The Team:
The Internal Audit unit within the Office of the Chief Risk Officer is an independent and objective assurance and advisory activity that is guided by a philosophy of adding value to improve the operations of public sector health services. It assists the Department in accomplishing organisational objectives to bring a systematic and disciplined approach to the evaluation of governance, risk management and control environments and recommends improvements to their efficiency and effectiveness.
The Role:
- Deliver clinical and operational audits that assess efficiency, compliance, patient safety, and internal controls.
- Bring clinical insight into audit methodology, findings, and recommendations.
- Lead or support audit teams, manage priorities, and contribute to key projects and investigations.
- Produce high-quality reports and build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisations.
- Support continuous improvement and participate in safety, quality, and child safe practices.
You will need:
- High‑level clinical knowledge and experience in nursing practice and healthcare delivery systems, combined with expertise in internal controls, audit planning, risk evaluation, and audit methodologies. Demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge to assess and improve health service delivery, ensuring compliance with legislation, accreditation standards, patient safety requirements, and risk management frameworks.
- Proven ability to plan, lead, and complete internal audit reviews of operational efficiency, internal control systems, compliance processes, and health information management across diverse clinical environments, ensuring alignment with healthcare standards and regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated capacity to provide high‑level, evidence‑based clinical advice and recommendations to senior staff and management, supporting governance, patient safety, and quality improvement initiatives.
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, 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: $118,297 to $125,543 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10 % based on qualification type
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
- 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.
- Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
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 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.
Bridget Sowell
Internal Audit Consultant
03 6166 1594
bridget.sowell@health.tas.gov.au
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Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
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.
