Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

The role:

• Contribute to the delivery of Agency strategic priorities and the objectives and outcomes of the SMHS Safety and Quality Unit.
• Utilise project management strategies to contribute to the formulation and delivery of designated projects, including identifying complex and challenging issues, and contributing to the development of solutions to deliver project activities and outcomes.
• Undertake assigned project activities, ensuring they align with Agency policies, procedures, core business functions and relevant legislation, and contribute to the development of operational solutions, guidelines, and recommendations for improved service delivery outcomes.
• Develop, establish, and maintain strong relationships with staff, management, and key internal and external stakeholders, to facilitate change and support the achievement of project outcomes for SMHS.
• Contribute to the preparation of high-level correspondence, reports and submissions for senior management, the Minister, Cabinet, and other stakeholders as required.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The Position is a statewide role with responsibilities across all of Mental Health Services 

• Be part of a small, dynamic team
• Our focus is on excellence in supporting our mental health services 
• Our objective is to continually improve on the services we deliver

Details of Appointment:

Fixed term, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of 12 months.

*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: $104,756 - $118,730 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

• 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:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

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 outlining 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.
• 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.

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

• 527342 Senior Project Officer Band 6 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

For more information, please contact

Jack Sward 
Position: Senior Project Officer 
Phone:  0457 112 024
E-mail: jacqueline.saward@ths.tas.gov.au 

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