The Team

Launceston General Hospital is the major referral hospital for Northern Tasmanian and is located in the heart of Launceston, providing a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, outpatient and specialist services to communities across Northern Tasmania and beyond.

Allied Health Services at Launceston General Hospital play a critical role in delivering person-centred, evidence-based care across inpatient, outpatient, rehabilitation and community settings. Our multidisciplinary workforce collaborates closely with medical, nursing and support services to optimise patient outcomes, promote independence, and support recovery and wellbeing.

Allied Health Services at Launceston General Hospital are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care through collaboration, innovation and clinical excellence.

The Role

• Works closely with the Executive Director of Allied Health, providing support to members of the Allied Health Leadership Team, and engaging with up to ten diverse multidisciplinary allied health professional groups.
• Provides high-level sensitive and confidential executive and administrative support to the Executive Director of Allied Health Services, ensuring the smooth operation of the office.
• Manages complex calendars, meetings, correspondence, documentation, and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Coordinate administrative processes relating to student placements, cost recovery activities, and sale of goods arrangements.
• Provide office management services including minute/note taking, preparation of correspondence, document production and storage, organisation and scheduling of meetings and other appointments.
• Support the efficient and effective flow of information coming in and out of the office and to key stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with internal staff and external stakeholders in the collection and compilation of statistical information and the preparation of activity reports and other quality improvement data for the Allied Health Management Team, aiding in the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery objectives.
• Support the Executive Director in undertaking a range of HR processes including timesheet compilation, leave requests, contracts and recruitment related processes, and a range of high-level communications relating to complaints and Ministerial enquiries.

You will need

• Demonstrated experience providing executive, administrative, or office management support in a busy environment.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A flexible, adaptable, and collaborative approach, combined with sound judgement and discretion.

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.

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 Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2025.

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

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: 

• 520055 Executive Assistant Band 3 (Aug 2026).docx

Application Guide:  

• Applicant Guide.docx

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: Laura Karpeles
Position: A / Executive Director Allied Health
Phone number: (03) 6777 6260
Email address: laura.karpeles@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.