The role:
Provide executive support to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and administrative support to the Senior Manager in the Office of the CIO team.
Provide business support and advice associated with the business and administrative functions of the CIO, covering a broad range of areas including finance, purchasing/procurement, Information Technology, human resources and recruitment, asset management, and project support that contribute to branch activities.
In the role of Executive Support Officer you will:
- Provide high-level executive support to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) including coordinating travel, accommodation and meetings, electronic diary management, scheduling appointments, organising meeting requirements, collation of papers, and preparation and handling confidential, politically sensitive and complex documentation and enquiries.
- Provides business support and advice associated with the business and administrative functions of Health ICT, covering a broad range of areas including contract management, finance, purchasing/procurement, Information Technology, human resources and recruitment, asset management, work health and safety, meeting and project support that contribute to branch activities.
- Contribute to the efficient and effective workflow and sharing of information across the Agency, Office of the Secretary and the Minister’s Office. Support the OCIO team as the central Health ICT branch coordination point for incoming and outgoing high-level communications and documentation via electronic document tracking systems.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) Team:
- The Office of the Chief Information Officer team sits within Health Information and Communications Technology (Health ICT), a significant corporate division of the Department of Health. OCIO provides high level executive services to senior leadership, with priority focus on supporting the Chief Information Officer as head of Health ICT.
- Health ICT provides strategic leadership for effective planning, procurement and management of information systems and information and communication technologies. This large branch provides front-line support to clinical services enables the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality integrated patient and client care.
- Health ICT is also responsible for program and project management, information security advice, ICT vendor and contract management. It provides high-level advice on digital health strategy, investment and delivery as well as the implementation of systems and technologies for effective information management and governance.
Details of Appointment
Fixed term, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight commencing from ASAP until 31 December 2024
*notwithstanding hours may 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 and part time vacancies.
Salary: $79,529 - $91,517 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
Eligibility:
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note:
- We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
Applicant Guide
For more information (Contact Officer)
Diana Ilsley
Position: Senior Manager - Office of the Chief Information Officer
Phone: (03) 6166 3915
E-mail: diana.ilsley@health.tas.gov.au
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