The Team & Role:

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Unit (EPRU) is responsible for whole-of-Agency emergency management for the Department of Health.

The Manager – Emergency Management supports the Director – Emergency Management in delivering the EPRU program of work, leads significant projects to strengthen emergency management capability across the Tasmanian health system, and provides high-level strategic, policy and planning advice. The role also fosters and maintains effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

You will need:

1. High level project management and organisational skills including the ability to identify, develop and implement solutions to drive effective change at a whole-of-system or organisational level.
2. Highly developed communication, liaison, and negotiation skills, with proven ability to cultivate strategic relationships and work effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, including senior executives.
3. Ability to conduct high level research and analysis of matters and with consideration to the political, social, and organisational environments to inform strategic and policy positions and direction.

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:

Permanent, full time, day worker (with on- call) position, working up to 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: General Stream Band 7

$128,102 to $134,832 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:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Qualification from a recognised tertiary institution or equivalent professional experience in any of the following subject areas:

  • Policy and planning
  • Project management/coordination
  • Emergency management
  • Other subject area/s relevant to the position

Position Features: 

• A flexible working arrangement may be negotiated
• In the event of a major emergency, the occupant of this position may be required to work outside normal business hours to support Department of Health (DoH) and/or broader whole-of- government emergency response
• Regular intra and interstate travel is a requirement of this role
• Must be available to participate in an on-call Duty Officer roster

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: 

• 516149 Manager - Emergency Management - EPRU Band 7

Application Guide:  

• Department of Health - Applicant 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: Paul Yarnall
Position: Director - Emergency Preparedness and Response Unit
Phone number: (03) 6166 5786
Email address: paul.yarnall@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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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.