The Role:

The Executive Support Officer:

• Provides high-level administrative and executive support to the Executive Director - Medical Services (EDMS) South, including providing adaptive and confidential executive support and undertaking a diverse range of projects as required.
• Coordinates the preparation of complex and confidential documentation including Ministerials, Question Time Briefs, Budget Briefings and Right to Information requests.
• Facilitates meetings, interactions and communications within the Office of the EDMS, including the Deputy EDMS, with highly professional presentation interfacing with all key stakeholders including the public.
• Facilitates high quality client/patient focused “front of house” services to medical administration, particularly customised to the EDMS.

You will need:

1. Demonstrated high level planning, organisational and coordination skills, particularly in the provision of executive support in a demanding senior management environment.
2. Analytical, organisational and investigative skills, together with the ability to interpret and analyse information, think critically, solve problems, identify relevant issues and recommend or decide on appropriate action within a senior management environment.
3. High level interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present meaningful and accurate reports and documents and the proven ability to negotiate and liaise with a wide range of clients in a sensitive and confidential manner.

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, full time, day worker position, working 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: $81,915 to $94,263 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

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. 

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

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: 

• 507818 Executive Support Officer Band 4

Application Guide:  

• Department of Health - Applicant 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: Kate Burbury
Position: Executive Director - Medical Services and Research
Phone number:
Email address: kate.l.burbury@ths.tas.gov.au 

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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.