The Team:
This is a new statewide leadership role at the centre of a major reform initiative to strengthen safety and security across the Department of Health. As Director – Statewide Training and Delivery, you will have a unique opportunity to build a system-wide program that drives cultural change, enhances workforce capability, and improves safety outcomes across every region of Tasmania.
The Role:
The Director – Statewide Training and Delivery is a senior member of the Office of the Chief Risk Officer responsible for ensuring the provision of high-level analysis, oversight and advice on strategic risk issues; Occupational Violence Prevention (OVP) education development and provision, implementation and monitoring of strategic policies and projects across the Department of Health; and high level support and advice to strategic business processes and frameworks.
You will need to:
- Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of OVP policies, procedures and protocols for the efficient and effective establishment, management and evaluation of OVP & related education provision risks and functions, in collaboration with the Chief Risk Officer.
- Develop and maintain frameworks and modelling on key strategic risks and objectives and prepare high level documentation, complex briefings, reports, submissions and correspondence for consideration by executive staff, Secretary and key stakeholders
- Provide leadership, direction and coordination to team members and coordinate reporting and accountability processes.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 30 June 2027.
*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: $139,470 to $148,863 per annum. Our Employer 12% 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.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Position Features:
Some intrastate and 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: John Pickering
Position: Director - Safety, Security and Quality Unit
Phone number: 0418 578 907
Email address: john.pickering@ths.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.
