The Team:
Population Screening and Cancer Prevention oversees the delivery of the three national population cancer screening programs to the Tasmanian population, including breast, bowel and cervical cancer screening. The business unit also delivers the Tasmanian Diagnostic Breast Imaging Service, a new service that provides public diagnostic breast imaging to Tasmanians.
The Role:
In accordance with Agency policies, promote the health and wellbeing of Tasmanians through the development of policy and strategic frameworks for screening recruitment and cancer prevention in Tasmania.
Provide leadership and direction in the management of the Screening Recruitment and Cancer Prevention team. This will involve supporting the Director - Population Screening and Cancer Prevention by undertaking policy review and development and participating in or leading projects relating to the delivery of services to the community, and recruitment of screening participants.
You will need:
- Demonstrated strategic, conceptual, analytical and creative skills, with the ability to understand the political, social and organisational environment impacting on the THS, and the broader Government.
- High level understanding of strategic cancer screening, screening recruitment and cancer prevention issues from a population health perspective.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategies and plans increase screening rates.
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, part time, day worker position, working 20.52 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 18 November 2028.
*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: General Stream, Band 6
$107,899 to $122,292 per annum (Pro rata). 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:
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: Mahmoud Mahmoud
Position: Group Director, Population Screening & Cancer Prevention
Phone number: 0429 540 461
Email address: mahmoud.mahmoud@ths.tas.gov.au
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