Executive Manager Business & Finance Sunraysia Community Health Services - Health Recruitment ...

Executive Manager
      Business & Finance
      Sunraysia Community
      Health Services

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Sunraysia Community Health Services
Sunraysia Community Health Services (SCHS) is a publicly funded health service, in Mildura, Victoria, 550
kilometres north-west of Melbourne.

SCHS takes a holistic approach to the needs of clients and the community with an emphasis on continuous
quality improvement and excellence in service delivery based on the principles of collaborative primary care.
SCHS has been operating in the Sunraysia area since 1976. A not for profit organisation, employing over 200
staff, SCHS offers Mildura and surrounding communities in excess of 50 different services. These services are
predominantly provided from our purpose-built facility on the corner of Thirteenth Street and Deakin Avenue
Mildura. We also deliver services at other locations in Mildura including at the HECHT Adult Activity Centre
(Johns Street), Daybreak (non-residential rehabilitation program) and The Family and Child Hub (Pine Avenue,
Mildura) as well as in-home care.

Accreditation

Sunraysia Community Health Services endeavours to provide high quality, flexible and responsive service
delivery and health promotion through a focus on service monitoring, review and evaluation. SCHS is accredited
through DNV GL against ISO9001:2015, National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) (Standards 1-6) and
the Department of Health and Human Services, Human Services Standards (HSS). We are pleased to have
achieved a further 3-year accreditation for the services provided to our community.

Sunraysia Community Health Services
Social model of health

At Sunraysia Community Health Services (SCHS), we provide health services within a social model of health.
This means we understand that social, cultural, political, environmental, and physical factors all contribute to
health and well‐being.

Our vision

Health and social equity for our communities

Our mission

To explore and deliver innovative solutions to health and social needs

Our values
The following five broad values underpin our organisation:

    •   Compassion ‐ We treat people with empathy, respect and dignity and we care about our clients, our
        people and our community.
    •   Justice ‐ We promote equity, peace and a genuine respect for people in our community.
    •   Excellence ‐ We will be prepared for change and strive for continuous learning and quality
        improvement.
    •   Accountability ‐ We commit to responsible and open decision‐making, taking responsibility for our
        decisions and actions, being reflective and open to feedback.
    •   Collaboration ‐ We will work as a team and actively communicate and build constructive relationships
        to achieve positive outcomes.

For more information please go to the website: https://schs.com.au/ and then click on About Us for access to relevant reports

Strategic Plan

Financial Summary 2019/20

Exert taken from SCHS Annual Report 2019/20

The Executive Manager Business and Finance

Primary Objectives

The Executive Manager Business and Finance (EMBF) oversees the corporate service areas and includes two main
components of the role; future business development and financial management.

SCHS is a community health service which works within a social model of health and wellbeing through service
delivery. The purpose of the EMBF is to develop business opportunities that align with a social model of health,
and improve the social determinants of health of community members, whilst maintaining strong financial and
corporate governance. This is a key role in supporting SCHS’s strategic objective to develop business strategies
and ensure financial efficiency and effectiveness

The role provides strategic direction and leadership to SCHS within the realms of business development,
corporate, finance and risk matters. Expert advice will be provided on relevant financial and risk policy, fraud
implications, issues, processes and systems. The role requires knowledge and application of accounting
standards and practices, along with legislative and statutory requirements. The role has responsibility for the
administration of SCHS investments and the secretariat support for the Finance & Audit Committee.

Executives at SCHS are responsible for strategic thinking, governance, service delivery and a range of other
initiatives. They are expected to liaise with internal and external departments and agencies. Executives are to
ensure our organisation’s reputation is high, service opportunities are contestable, and service delivery is
relevant, effective, and provides value for money for the community. At the forefront of our service is a focus
to meet the needs of the people of the communities in which we operate. Investment in the community is
imperative in improving the health and wellbeing of individuals lives.

Key Selection Criteria
Mandatory

1. Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a relevant field e.g. accounting, commerce, business
Post-graduate qualifications in a relevant field

2. Experience
   • Evidence in shaping strategic business and financial thinking within complex organisations
   • Demonstrated capacity to engage in critical analysis and conceptual thinking to inform business
      planning, innovation and enterprise.
   • Ability to research and pursue new business leads for the growth of the business.
   • Evidence in leadership and organisational development processes to devise, implement and sustain
      business and financial strategies
   • A demonstrated knowledge of accounting standards and financial knowledge
   • Evidence of the ability to identify, mitigate and manage financial and corporate risk
   • Strong interpersonal and communication skills demonstrating a capacity to build and maintain
      relationships with diverse stakeholder groups in achieving collaborative

Remuneration
Flexible working arrangement can be negotiated with the successful candidate i.e. 9 day fortnight

The total remuneration package is inclusive of base salary, superannuation and a car

How to Apply
Applications should include a:

   1. Covering letter with a brief response addressing the key selection criteria
   2. Current CV
   3. Completed Application Form (available on the HRS website).

Applications can be lodged online via the HRS website or by email at hrsa@hrsa.com.au

Applications Close: 30 April, 2021

Further Information
Jo Lowday
Director
Health Recruitment Specialist
0400 158 155