The Role:
The Executive Support Officer will be responsible, as a member of a small team, for:
- Assisting the Voluntary Assisted Dying Commission in the performance of its statutory functions under the End-of-Life Choices (Voluntary Assisted Dying) Act 2021, and
- Providing high level executive and administrative support to the Assistant Manager - Voluntary Assisted Dying Commission, to the Manager - Voluntary Assisted Dying Commission, to members of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Commission, and to other senior managers as required.
- Maintaining an organised approach to all work undertaken.
- Exercise a high level of confidentiality, judgment, discretion, and diplomacy in the performance of all tasks.
The role involves managing records, preparing documentation, advising on compliance, maintaining stakeholder relationships, and supporting the implementation of policies and projects related to voluntary assisted dying.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Team:
The Voluntary Assisted Dying Commission is established by the End-of-Life Choices (Voluntary Assisted Dying) Act 2021 as an independent body with decision-making, advisory, monitoring, reporting, investigative, referral, and review functions.
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.
Details of appointment:
Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of 6 months.
*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: $81,915 - $94,263 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% 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 and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
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.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Anna Mayo
Position: Manager - VAD Commission
Phone number: 6166 6299
Email address: anna.mayo@health.tas.gov.au
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