The Team:
Join our team as a specialist senior manager within the Office of the Secretary, where you will work autonomously while having access to collaborative support from other Office of the Secretary teams. This role offers the opportunity to provide strategic leadership and high-level advice on civil litigation matters, influencing key decisions and policies. You will engage with a broad range of stakeholders. If you are looking for a challenging and impactful role that allows you to leverage your expertise and build influential networks, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
The Role:
- High-level management and strategic advisory expertise: Proven ability to provide strategic leadership and high-quality advice on complex legal, legislative, and accountability issues, particularly in civil litigation matters.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management: Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining productive relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including senior government officials and legal experts.
- Autonomous and proactive professional judgement: Capacity to operate with a high level of autonomy, exercising initiative and professional judgement in managing sensitive and complex litigation matters, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Permanent, part time, day worker position, working 73.5 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: $170,409 to $188,400 pro rata 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:
- 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Tertiary qualifications in law
- Extensive experience in Government Agency legal services and the operations of government in relevant areas
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Appropriate post graduate qualification in law, management or public policy
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.
*applications from agencies will not be accepted for this role.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Sally Badcock
Associate Secretary
Phone number: 6166 3773
Email address: sally.badcock@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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