The Team
The team at the Department of Health Tasmania, based at Mersey Community Hospital, works collaboratively to deliver high-quality, patient-centred healthcare services within a dynamic hospital environment. Led and supported by the Site Coordinator, the team includes clinical and non-clinical staff who coordinate daily operations, patient flow, and resource allocation to ensure the safe and efficient running of the hospital site.
Operating across multiple disciplines, the team emphasises strong communication, responsiveness, and problem-solving, particularly in managing bed capacity, supporting clinical decision-making, and facilitating timely patient care. The Site Coordinator plays a key leadership role, providing oversight, supporting staff, and acting as a central point of coordination between departments, emergency services, and external stakeholders.
Overall, the team is characterised by professionalism, adaptability, and a shared commitment to improving patient outcomes and maintaining service excellence within the Tasmanian public health system.
The Role
Provide effective and efficient client focused asset management services including the provision of policy, process
and planning advice on the management and maintenance of nominated Departmental sites and associated
infrastructure.
Manage the human, financial and physical resources at the nominated Departmental sites, in collaboration with the Regional Manager, including monitoring the quality and standard of work undertaken by both internal and external service providers.
You will need:
- Manage the human, financial and physical resources at the nominated Departmental sites in collaboration with the Regional Manager, including monitoring the quality and standard of work undertaken by both internal and external service providers.
- Participate in the development of external procurement, project and contract management for sites and associated infrastructure related issues, including a range of services such as scheduling and quality control of regular maintenance works.
- Ensure that nominated assets are maintained in accordance with all applicable Statutory and Legislative requirements.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
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.
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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
$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.
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:
- 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
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Position Features:
- Participation in the Facilities and Engineering Oncall Roster is required
- Intrastate travel is required as the occupant will work across various sites as directed by the Regional Manager
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: Joshua Fraser
Position: Regional Manager Facilities Management and Engg
Phone number: 0428 321 080
Email address: joshua.fraser@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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Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
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.
