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 Role:
The team oversees national and state strategic priorities and initiatives, commissioning and funding, and service planning to implement whole-of system projects and reform, through research and policy development, project management and performance, monitoring and evaluation.
Health Improvement and Partnerships within Public Health Services works closely with government agencies, consumer and family/carer organisations, the community sector, and organisations representing diverse communities, to reduce stigma and promote and raise public awareness of mental health issues, suicide prevention and alcohol and other drugs use in Tasmania. The team supports the delivery of suicide prevention and alcohol and drug services that are strongly consumer and carer focused, high quality, sustainable, accessible, inclusive, and safe.
The Policy and Project Officer will contribute significantly to the efficient and effective operation of Public Health Services in the development, implementation and monitoring of policies and procedures, and undertake a diverse range of project-based activities relating to policy and strategy, particularly in the area of suicide prevention, but also including mental health, alcohol and other drugs.
You will need
- Demonstrated high level knowledge of and experience in public policy analysis, development and implementation, strategic planning, research and evaluation.
- Demonstrated high level project management and organisational skills including the ability to formulate and manage complex and diverse projects, and demonstrated ability to meet agreed time, cost and quality outcomes.
- Demonstrated high level verbal and written skills with the ability to communicate, consult and liaise with a wide range of stakeholders, confidently and clearly convey ideas and information, prepare complex documentation including high level correspondence, submissions, project plans, briefings and reports, and negotiate differing opinions.
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 luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. 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:
Permanent, full time, day worker position, working up to 76 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: $107,899 to $122,292 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:
- 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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Position Features: Some intra/interstate travel may be required
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: 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.