As a member of the Palliative and End of Life Care Service Development Team within Health Planning, the Planning Policy and Projects Consultant will provide a high-level consultancy service in the key areas of project management, policy development and planning and evaluation including:

• Coordinating and supporting Palliative and End of Life Care Service Development programs and projects including significant project and stakeholder management responsibilities.
  
• Developing, coordinating and managing contracts and funding agreements managed by the Palliative and End of Life Care Service Development Team
  
• Facilitating and leading the development and review of policies and services relating to Palliative and End of Life Care.
  
• Facilitating and leading the development of high-quality health planning processes within Palliative and End of Life Care Service Development Team
  
• Working with other Departmental units on activities related to health planning.

The Role:

1. Provide advice and guidance to key clients including the Statewide Manager - Palliative and End of Life Care Service Development and Director, Health Planning and other staff as appropriate, in relation to contract and funding agreement management, project management, policy development and planning and evaluation.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles and practice, particularly within a health planning and or palliative care context.
3. Support the Palliative and End of Life Care Service Development Statewide Manager in facilitating the development, implementation and review of major policy, planning and reform initiatives.
4. Lead, facilitate and support the development and use of systematic planning and evaluation processes related to Palliative and End of Life Care Service Development.
5. Maintain a high level of knowledge regarding national and international Palliative and End of Life Care Service trends, policy directions and best practice models; identify and investigate implications of these developments for Tasmanian services and develop appropriate strategies in consultation with key stakeholders.

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

Location:

• This position may be filled in Hobart or Launceston, applicants from each region are encouraged to apply

Details of Appointment

Fixed term full time day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 18 April 2025.

*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: $104,756 - $118,730 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:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications

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:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

2. Identification check
3. 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

•  517260, 523466 Planning Policy and Projects Consultant Band 6 (July 2023) CSU.pdf
•  517260, 523466 Planning Policy and Projects Consultant Band 6 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

For more information 

Ian Bell

Position: Statewide Manager - Palliative and End of Life Care Service Development
Phone:  03 6777 4293
E-mail: ian.j.bell@health.tas.gov.au

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