Business Manager

Reference Number: 52831:  Business Manager 
Employment Type: On Going Full Time (FT) 
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses) 
 

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. 

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Business Manager FP&A to join the Business Support team in Finance.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals Centres and Kilmore District Hospital.  In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role:

This role requires providing strategic financial advice, drive efficiencies and support key stakeholders. This role will also support budget and forecasting process along with reporting, and data analysis to provide financial insight. The role reports to the Senior Business Manager FP&A.

This role is responsible for:

• Work with the Director Business Support to provide:
  • Business management support of the Clinical Operations of Northern Health.
• Budget management and timely reporting.
• Drive sustainability initiatives in their portfolios.
• Deliver ad-hoc projects as directed by the Director Business Support, CFO, COO.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Minimum Two years’ experience as a Business Manager Supervisory role within a large, complex organisation, preferably with in Victorian Public Health System.
• A competent understanding of finance controls and risk.
• Advanced MS office tool mainly Microsoft Excel experience.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Initiative and ability to develop, drive innovative solutions to achieve sustainability targets.

You will have well-developed skills in:

• Report writing.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Communication, negotiating and interpersonal skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise work.

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Chloe Cuk, Senior Business Manager FP&A at [email protected]

Applications close 12th February 2026.

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.