Executive Officer - Medical and Cancer Services (MaCS) (528342)

The Team

We are looking for an organised and compassionate Executive Officer to become an integral part of our Medical and Cancer Services team. In this pivotal role, you will work alongside healthcare professionals and support staff who are committed to providing exceptional care to patients. As a leader, you will provide direction and support to help ensure the smooth and efficient operation of Medical and Cancer Service administrative functions, contributing to an environment that values patient care, empathy, and teamwork.

This position provides high level support and advice associated with the administrative functions of MaCS, covering a broad range of areas including providing executive support for the Clinical Director MaCS, medical workforce training and recruitment support and roster management for General Medicine.

Our ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and able to maintain professionalism in a fast-paced and sometimes demanding environment. If you're passionate about supporting healthcare professionals and leading an administrative team in a meaningful way, we encourage you to apply. The team value positivity, making a difference, striving for excellence, adaptability, teamwork and kindness.   

The Role

• Provides high-level executive support to the Clinical Director of Medical and Cancer Services (MaCS), coordinating reports, meetings, correspondence, and key administrative functions.
• Leads and supports a dedicated administrative team, driving workforce recruitment, staff development, and continuous service improvement initiatives.
• Coordinates medical workforce recruitment and General Medicine rostering, ensuring efficient staffing processes and effective workforce planning. 
• Manages and supports the Basic Physician Training (BPT) Program through coordination of training, recruitment activities, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
   

You will need

• Demonstrated capacity to manage the office of a senior executive, including the ability to work effectively and flexibly, set priorities, meet deadlines, work effectively under pressure and manage variable high-                                                                              volume workloads.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in leading and managing an administrative team.
• Sound understanding of recruitment challenges, coordinating and managing medical recruitment including communicating with the Medical Workforce Unit to improve recruitment processes, developing and maintaining safe, effective General Medicine rostering practices and a demonstrated ability to problem solve.

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 part time, day worker position, working 53.2 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon 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

$102,027 to $106,985 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 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