The Team:

The Health Research Office (HRO) leads Department of Health-wide research strategy and planning and engages with researchers, clinicians and other stakeholders to identify priorities and support research activity and research development in Tasmania.

The Health Research Office further governs health research and manages applications in research ethics and governance in Tasmania, in partnership with the Tasmania Health Service and the University of Tasmania and other stakeholders, to increase uptake of and access to clinical research for Tasmanian researchers and patients.     

The Role:

To support the Health Research Office (HRO) to lead the Department of Health-wide research strategy and planning. This includes support of Health Research Officers in their engagement with researchers, clinicians and other stakeholders to identify priorities and support research development in Tasmania.    

To ensure effective workflows in the Health Research Office for research governance and efficient management of applications for research ethics and governance.  

Duties:

1. Provide project and program support to the HRO.
2. Manage routine enquiries to the Health Research Office.
3. Research, analyse and provide analysis and recommendations to Health Research Officers on applications received for research ethics and governance approval.
4. Prepare reports and submissions, correspondence, briefing notes and other correspondence as required.
5. Manage the Health Research Office invoicing to ensure that payments are made on time and revenue is appropriately collected.
6. Administration of, and support for, Health Research Office data management systems.
7. Liaise with, develop and maintain strong communication links with key stakeholders.
8. Actively participate in and contribute to the organisation’s Quality & Safety and Work Health & Safety processes, including in the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives, safeguarding practices for vulnerable people, and related training.
9. The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.

You will need:

1. Highly developed time management and organisational skills demonstrated by the ability to plan, prioritise and manage own work with a high level of professional judgement, initiative and attention to detail in situations of work pressure and change.
2. Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, oral communication skills, including the ability to build productive relationships as a member of team and with stakeholders and foster a productive work ethic and positive workplace culture.
3. High level strategic, conceptual, analytical and creative skills, including the ability to produce high quality documentation and reporting in a variety of communication formats for a range of target audiences, including demonstrated presentation skills to deliver program deliverables.

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:

• A range of leave entitlements
• 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

Position Features:

The position is based in Hobart with an expectation that the occupant travel to various intrastate locations. Interstate travel may be required.

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: 

• Support Officer - Health Research 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.

For more information:

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

Name: Elizabeth Deards
Position: Executive Director of Medical Services
Phone number: 0457 007 869
Email address: elizabeth.deards@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.