Health and Welfare Services Managers
Snapshot
Health and Welfare Services Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the professional and administrative aspects of health and welfare programs and services.
| Job stats | |
|---|---|
| How many are employed in this occupation? | 11400 |
| What are the average weekly earnings for full time workers ($ before tax)? | $1400 |
| How does unemployment compare with other occupations? | below average |
| What is the vacancy level for this occupation? | moderate |
| What are the job prospects for this occupation? | good |
Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.
- providing overall direction and management for the service, facility, organisation or centre
- developing, implementing and monitoring procedures, policies and standards for medical, nursing, allied health and administrative staff
- coordinating and administering health and welfare programs and clinical services
- monitoring and evaluating resources devoted to health, welfare, recreation, housing, employment, training and other community facilities and centres
- controlling administrative operations such as budget planning, report preparation, expenditure on supplies, equipment and services
- liaising with other health and welfare providers, boards and funding bodies to discuss areas of health and welfare service cooperation and coordination
- advising government bodies about measures to improve health and welfare services and facilities
- representing the organisation in negotiations, and at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums
- controlling selection, training and supervision of staff.
Job Titles
- Medical Administrator
- Nursing Clinical Director
- Primary Health Organisation Manager
- Welfare Centre Manager
- Health and Welfare Services Managers