The Team:

The Tasmanian Eating Disorder Service

Tasmania is part of a nationwide program of work that is delivering innovations in the treatment of eating disorders. The Tasmanian Eating Disorder Service (TEDS) is a new service that will deliver integrated specialist care for adults with an eating disorder. This includes Community-Based Intensive Treatment (CBIT) Programs in the North, North West and South as well as a statewide and Residential Recovery Program (RRP).

The Project Officer will support the Manager - Tasmanian Eating Disorder Service (TEDS) in the development, delivery, and operationalisation of the TEDS across the state.

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

The Role

• Provide project support to the Manager, TEDS regarding the development and delivery of TEDS. This includes the undertaking of high level administrative and project related work, applying contemporary project management principles and methodologies to ensure that service development  are kept to agreed timeframes and key outputs are delivered.
• Actively contribute to, and participate in, the planning, development, implementation and review of frameworks, systems, and databases associated with the operationalisation of TEDS.
• Provide specialist advice on complex activities in relation to TEDS.
• Provide in-depth research and investigation on a range of services regarding the development and delivery of TEDS. This may include the review of contemporary scientific research, clinical protocols and treatment models relevant to eating disorders, and adapting these to Tasmania, incorporating lived experience feedback as an essential component of the evidence base.
• Coordinate the development and effective implementation of Policies and Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, and workplans and guidelines for TEDS. This may include continuously reviewing current policies/procedures, identifying issues, and working collaboratively with the Manager to develop new policies/processes relevant to TEDS service delivery and initiatives.

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

Details of appointment:

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

*notwithstanding hours to 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, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $95,393 - $100,067 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 + Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family. 

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Experience and/or knowledge of eating disorders, including evidence based treatment
• Experience in project management, project support or service design

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties: 

526617 Project Officer - TEDS Band 5 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide:  

Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024 (3).docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that 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. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Anita Reimann
Position: Manager - Tasmanian Eating Disorder Service
Phone: (03) 6777 4017
E-mail: anita.reimann@ths.tas.gov.au 

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