The Team:

The Voluntary Assisted Dying Commission is an independent statutory body established by the End-of-Life Choices (Voluntary Assisted Dying) Act 2021. The Commission has decision-making, advisory, monitoring, reporting, investigative, referral, and review functions associated with voluntary assisted dying in Tasmania. It is supported by a small specialist team that works collaboratively with Departmental stakeholders and external partners. Together, the team supports safe, lawful and compassionate end-of-life care for Tasmanians.  

The Office of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Commission is looking for a professional and highly organised Executive Support Officer to support the Voluntary Assisted Dying Commission in the performance of its functions.  

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

The Role: 

As a member of a small team:

• Support the operation of the Commission by providing high level executive and administrative support to the Manager - VAD Commission, to members of the Commission, and to other senior managers, in relation to the performance by the Commission of its statutory functions under the End-of-Life Choices (Voluntary Assisted Dying) Act 2021 as required including providing administrative support and monitoring compliance with the Act. 
• Manage records, prepare documentation, advise on compliance-related issues, maintain stakeholder relationships, and support the development, integration and maintenance of diverse and varied systems, policies, protocols and training materials on record-keeping and other administrative practices and systems to support the work of the Commission and the Commission’s records management and executive support needs.

You will need:

To be successful in the role, you will need to be able to:  

• Provide high quality, accurate and timely executive and administrative support to the Manager - VAD Commission, to members of the Commission, and to other senior managers as may be required.
• Maintain an organised approach to all work undertaken with appropriate processes in place to monitor and follow up outstanding issues within appropriate and/or specified timeframes.
• Exercise a high level of confidentiality, judgment, discretion, and diplomacy in the performance of all tasks.
• Champion a child safe culture that upholds the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. The Department is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of all children and young people, and expect all employees to actively participate in and contribute to our rights-based approach to care, including meeting all mandatory reporting obligations.

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 position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

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:

• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave.
• 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

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: 

Executive Support Officer - VAD Commission Band 4.docx

Application Guide:  

Applicant Guide.docx

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.

Anna Mayo
Manager - Voluntary Assisted Dying Commission
6166 6299
anna.mayo@health.tas.gov.au 

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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.