The Team:
The Office of the Deputy Secretary, Hospitals and Primary Care, provides high quality, professional and confidential support to the Deputy Secretary and the Leadership Team on current and emerging issues facing Tasmania’s health system. This includes the delivery of clinical care services in the State’s major hospitals (Hobart, Launceston, NW Regional and Mersey) for acute needs and smaller district hospitals and vital primary care services across Tasmania.
The Role:
Provide high level and specialised expertise in contemporary project management principles and practices to develop, coordinate and implement projects or programs of work, strategies, and initiatives that improve policies, procedures, processes, and Statewide systems.
Coordinate the workflow and related functions of the Office of the Deputy Secretary as required, including research and preparation of briefings and ministerial correspondence, and monitoring the timeliness and quality of submissions, responses and replies to a range of correspondence.
Prepare and maintain project plans, minutes and action plans, undertake high level research, investigations, and analysis in cooperation with others to deliver required project outputs and outcomes, including preparing any relevant briefs, submissions, reports and communications.
Provide high level advice and assistance to the Deputy Secretary, relevant Ministers, the Secretary, other Deputy Secretaries and other senior staff in relation to the Office of the Deputy Secretary and the efficient and effective discharge of the Deputy Secretary’s functions.
You will need to:
- Provide leadership, direction and coordination to the Office of the Deputy Secretary HPC to ensure high quality correspondence, briefing material and documentation.
- Develop, establish and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders on a broad range of operational and business issues impacting on the Deputy Secretary and Executive teams’ responsibilities. This includes being sensitive to a range of needs while delivering agreed changes or project outcomes as well as planning and/or leading stakeholder engagement and communication activities.
- Attend meetings with the Deputy Secretary and/or Executive team members, prepare meeting papers, organise meetings and undertake secretariat activities.
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 position, working 76 hours per fortnight.
*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: $81,915 to $94,263 per annum + our Employer 12% 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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Relevant qualification from a recognised institution, or equivalent experience
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Some intra/interstate travel may be required
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.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Lindsey Cornish
Phone: 0428 174 773
Email address: lindsay.cornish@ths.tas.gov.au
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