The Team:
Clinical Applications Services team are responsible for the maintenance and management of systems containing Clinical and Demographic information for the Tasmanian Health Services. The team consists of a highly skilled technical and business advisor team supporting and delivering clinical ICT initiatives that align with the overarching strategic direction of Department of Health.
The Role:
- Lead the delivery of high-quality services and strategy by securing a shared team commitment to ensure agreed program delivery and/or projects and /or business continuity plans are translated into pragmatic and feasible operational outcomes. Create the shared team vision by clearly articulating business priorities while being prepared to adapt to changing circumstances to achieve results.
- Lead and manage specialised teams and create and foster a culture of high performance within the team by modelling and implementing exemplary people management practices that encompass the following: •proactive performance development and performance management for all direct reports; • staff engagement that builds respect, resilience and proactive conflict resolution across the team; • contingency planning. • appropriate team member accountability.
- As leader of the business unit, collaborate with colleagues across the branch to ensure an integrated and unified approach to service delivery and decision making. Provide regular updates and high-level advice on complex or specialised issues to management. Advise on sensitive, potential or emerging high risk or business-critical matters that could adversely impact program/policy implementation and/or service delivery. Identify, evaluate and implement risk mitigation strategies in accordance with the dimensions of the role
You will need
- Successful leadership capability and proven track record in delivering strategy, creative solutions and sustainable business results in a complex, rapidly changing, technology-related work environment.
- Exemplary people management skills demonstrated through a successful track record in creating and sustaining positive workplace culture, motivating teams and effectively leading others through change and to achieve results.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation and influencing skills with proven ability to problem solve, interpret, and articulate complex issues to non-technical stakeholders such as internal customers, senior executives or key external stakeholders.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Permanent full time, day worker (with on-call) position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible
*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: $128,102 to $134,832 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- 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.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
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:
Application Guide:
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.
*Applications from agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Scott Carlson
Manager -Clinical Application Services
0459 416 078
scott.carlson@health.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
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