The role:
Provide high level secretarial and administrative support to Finance and Business Support, including the management of non-clinical, financial, procurement, performance and administrative information.
Coordinate the preparation of complex and confidential documentation, undertake research for Ministerial, Question Time Briefs and Right to Information requests and provide background notes for matters relating to the activities of Finance and Business Support.
Develop systems and protocols which ensure an efficient flow of information to and from Finance and Business Support.
Duties:
- Conduct research, investigations and analysis, either individually or in conjunction with senior staff, regarding a range of related issues and provide options and recommendations on these activities. This includes reports, submissions, briefing notes, and other correspondence.
- Coordinate the preparation, issuing and completion of highly confidential documents, such as Ministerial correspondence, Budget Briefings, Right to Information requests, Question Time Briefings, cabinet submissions and reports for matters relating to Finance and Business Support activities.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on both routine and complex issues affecting Finance and Business Support and undertake follow up action as required.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Finance and Business Support team:
- Provides finance and procurement functions across the Department of Health
- Is a fast paced environment providing essential services to support operations
- Provides a crucial link with external stakeholders
Details of Appointment
Permanent full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
- Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.
Salary: $79,529 - $91,517 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
Applicant Guide
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note:
- We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
For more information (Contact Officer)
Shane Bond
Position: Director Finance and Procurement
Phone: (03) 6166 3721
E-mail: shane.bond@health.tas.gov.au
Important information
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