The Team:
The Department of Health is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of patients, clients and the Tasmanian community through a sustainable, high quality and safe health system. We value leading with purpose, being creative and innovative, acting with integrity, being accountable and being collegial.
The advertised role supports the delivery suicide prevention services that are strongly consumer and carer focused, high quality, sustainable, accessible, inclusive, and safe. The team undertakes strategic planning to implement whole-of-system projects, research and policy development, monitoring and evaluation, and promotion, prevention, and early intervention initiatives. The team works closely with consumer and family/carer organisations, the community sector, and organisations representing diverse communities, to reduce stigma and promote and raise public awareness of suicide prevention in Tasmania.
The Role:
- Located within Public Health Services, the role entails providing high-level policy analysis, strategic advice, project management, leadership and direction, in the planning, development, implementation, management and delivery of key strategic policy, programs and initiatives related to suicide prevention, with a particular focus on implementation of the Tasmanian Suicide Prevention Strategy.
- Working collaboratively with other team members in Public Health Services and with key stakeholders within the Department of Health, other government agencies, the suicide prevention and mental health community sectors, including peak bodies, and other key stakeholders to support the implementation of the Tasmanian Suicide Prevention Strategy and related strategies and initiatives.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania:
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a healthy lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and stakeholders within and beyond government. 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:
Fixed term full time day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of twelve months.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of 12 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: $128,102 to $134,832 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.
Eligibility:
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Position Features:
- Some intrastate/interstate travel may be required
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 Recruitment 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.
Name: Robyn Greaves
Position: Manager, Policy and Projects
Phone number: 0421 286 071
Email address: robyn.greaves@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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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.
