Administrative Support Officer (519547)

  • South, TAS, Australia
  • System Management and Reform
  • Admin/Clerical
  • Health/Hospital
  • Permanent, full-time
  • Closing at: 13 Sep 2026 - 11:55pm AEST
  • Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 3
  • Department of Health
  • $76,849 to $82,996 per annum
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The Team

System Management and Reform (SMR) is a division within the Department of Health. SMR performs the core system management functions of planning, purchasing and monitoring of health services on behalf of DoH . This is complemented by the provision of strategic policy and intergovernmental advice to the Minister for Health and Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing to help ensure the interests of the DoH and broader Tasmania community are appropriately represented at state and national levels. SMR also has responsibility for supporting our community and service sector and is responsible for the Family Violence Counselling and Support Service, supporting the Voluntary Assisted Dying Commission and undertaking a range of functions in the disability and ageing services sectors.

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Administrative Support Officer to join the System Management and Reform (SMR) division. In this varied role, you will work as part of a team to provide administrative and executive support to senior leaders, including coordinating meetings, travel and correspondence, managing records and documentation, supporting recruitment and finance processes, and contributing to data entry and quality assurance activities. Working as part of a collaborative administrative team, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the division.

You will need

  • Experience providing administrative or executive support in a busy and fast-paced environment. 
  • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and respond flexibly to changing demands.
  • Proficiency in contemporary office software and information systems, including experience with finance, HR or records management processes.
  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to accurately maintain records and perform data entry while handling confidential information. 
  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • A collaborative approach and a commitment to professionalism, accountability, respect and excellence in the workplace.

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

$76,849 to $82,996 per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

  • Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025

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

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.

*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role 

*only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role 

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Rowena Taylor
Position: Manager - Office of the Deputy Secretary, System Management and Reform
Phone number: (03) 6166 1038
Email address: rowena.taylor@health.tas.gov.au 

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