State Manager Vic - Workforce Solutions

As we mark over 50 years of success, our commitment to our people remains at the heart of everything we do. We prioritise a healthy work-life balance, create opportunities for career growth, and foster a workplace where every employee feels valued. Together, we play a critical role in shaping the future of healthcare in Australia.

Healthcare Australia (HCA) is Australia's largest specialist healthcare workforce provider. We are a large and diverse healthcare business with a strong presence in the staffing of nursing, community, medical, corporate, allied and Crisis Response Management sectors in all States of Australia.

About the Role:

Outstanding opportunity for a highly experienced Manager to continue to drive our successful Victorian business to new levels! 

Located in Melbourne city, reporting to the Executive General Manager - Workforce, as the State Manager, you will lead the tight knit workforce team to ensure appropriate delivery of staff resources and meet all contractual and operational staffing requirements. This critical senior role manages the provision of temporary nursing and care staff to public and private healthcare and disability service providers, ensuring the business achieves revenue and growth targets in accordance with the strategic plan.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Take a lead role in the development of the annual budget and setting of financial targets for the state’s business
• Ensure that resources are efficiently allocated and managed to meet budget requirements
• Ensure there is continued focus on increasing workforce supply across the business
• Work with Marketing to identify and implement new recruitment and retention initiatives to meet demand and supply requirements
• Liaise with colleagues to maintain and develop existing candidate pipelines and identify other key initiatives to deliver temporary nurses and existing clients
• Meet with clients on a regular basis to develop relationships, identify new business opportunities and ensure that service delivery meets or exceeds agreed service levels
• Respond to agreed request for tenders to achieve business growth and financial targets

To be successful in this role, our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong management experience in the Healthcare and/or Disability sector
• Market knowledge of clients and candidates
• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Strong documentation/reporting skills
• Ability to work and adapt to a changing market
• Ability to meet deadlines and show initiativeAbility to focus on and achieve target
• Well presented and highly organised
• Well developed IT skills.

Our Culture and Benefits:     

We work together as a team, we never forget that we’re people-focused, and we respect relationships with each other.  
HCA provides a flexible and inclusive workplace culture where you have access to excellent benefits, including access to extra leave with a day off for your birthday plus a rewards and benefits platform.  
We are focused on the continual growth and development of our team. This is supported by an exceptional education assistance program that’s accessible by all staff. 

At HCA we are committed to embracing diversity and committed to providing a safe working environment. Veterans are encouraged to apply.
  
Some roles that involve visiting clients or facilities may require you to be fully vaccinated (Boosted) with the TGA-approved COVID-19 vaccine.  The requirement for vaccination is based on the role and site where services are being provided.    If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the hiring manager.                          
To learn more about HCA:
www.healthcareaustralia.com.au
  
This is an opportunity to make your mark within a friendly, supportive, and growing organisation. Please apply with your current CV and cover Letter.