The Department of Health is seeking a highly experienced leader to step into the critical role of Deputy Secretary Infrastructure. This senior executive position offers the opportunity to lead and design, delivery, and commissioning of health capital assets over the next 5 years in line with government objectives.

The Role

The Deputy Secretary Infrastructure is responsible for strategic leadership of the Department’s significant asset portfolio and capital development program. As a member of the Health Executive team, the position assists the Secretary in supporting and advising the Department’s Ministers and in providing leadership and governance across the Department.

This position is responsible for:

• Strategic oversight, leadership, and management of a significant asset portfolio, including land and buildings, medical equipment, fleet and leased properties, and a complex capital development program across the health system.
• Providing authoritative advice and strategic options to the Government and the Secretary on health system infrastructure needs and prioritisation of operational delivery to align with clinical planning frameworks.
• Designing, delivering, and commissioning of over $0.7 Billion in health capital assets over the next 5 years.
• Working across Health operational environments to lead commissioning, decommissioning and business readiness for the acceptance and operation of new capital works and their integration into existing medical environments.

 Appointment Details

The position is offered as a 5-year contract, with an attractive remuneration package, including a salary range between $266,773 and $306,623 p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation.

Eligibility

Applicants should note the following criteria are essential:

• Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Satisfactory completion of an appropriate course of study from a recognised tertiary institution in a relevant field
• Extensive experience in the management of services and operation of governments at senior executive level
• Extensive experience in the delivery of public sector capital work programs

How to apply

All applications must be submitted online via the Tasmanian Government Jobs website and include a brief statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the role. You will also need to provide contact details for two referees as part of your application.

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You are encouraged to discuss the opportunity further with:

Dale Webster
Secretary, Department of Health
Phone number: (03) 6166 3700
Email address:  OTS-BES@health.tas.gov.au

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