The Team:

The Central Intake and Referral Services (CIRS) and Medicare Mental Health Phone Service (MMH) plays a vital role in Tasmania's mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) service landscape. As part of the Department of Health, CIRS is dedicated to streamlining access to appropriate mental health and AOD services, ensuring individuals receive the right care at the right time. Our team works collaboratively with public, private, and community sector providers, offering a point of entry to support service navigation. By integrating innovative referral pathways, including eReferral capabilities, CIRS and MMH enhance access, responsiveness, and continuity of care for all Tasmanians in need of mental health support. 

The Role:

You will need:

As the Projects and Communications Officer, you will work with a substantial degree of independence and autonomy in day-to-day activities, with general direction and supervision from the Service Manager. You will need:

*Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and the ability to produce quality documents in a variety of formats and presentation styles.

*Demonstrated planning, coordination, and project management skills.

*High level interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to develop and maintain and create networks. 

*High level research skills and the ability to evaluate information and contribute to the development of policies.

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

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Fixed term, full time day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 30 June 2026.

*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:

 $98,255 to $103,069 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.
• Exciting new opportunity to work in a supportive team environment with a great team culture.
• Opportunities to continue to learn, grow, and develop meaning in your work.
• Be a part of a new and growing team that is making a difference for Tasmanians.

• Seeking a passionate communications specialist for this new role. Work with our fun team and help us grow our service to benefit all Tasmanians.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

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: 

• Projects and Communications Officer band5 (WORD)

Application Guide:  

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide (WORD)

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 Recruitment 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.

Name: Olivia Shekleton
Position: Service Manager
Phone number: 0427 816 150
Email address: olivia.shekleton@health.tas.gov.au 

What it is like working at the Department of Health? 

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

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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.