Principal Officer (526179)

The Role:

An exciting opportunity to use your expertise to contribute to the management and coordination of the office of the Deputy Secretary by providing high-level analysis and advice on strategic policy issues including monitoring of strategic projects across Community, Mental Health and Wellbeing.

You will need to:

• Undertake and/or coordinate complex work and major statewide projects relevant to Community, Mental Health and Wellbeing.
• Scrutinise, research, investigate and analyse proposals and other issues of relevance to the Deputy Secretary and provide high level advice, develop proposals and options and put forward recommendations.
• Provide high level advice and assistance to the Deputy Secretary, relevant Ministers, the Secretary, other Deputy Secretaries and other senior staff in relation to the Office of the Deputy Secretary and the efficient and effective discharge of the Deputy Secretary’s functions.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The Team:

Community, Mental Health, and Wellbeing (CMHW) manages the delivery of a broad range of community-facing health services. It has a strong focus on health promotion, preventative health, and improvement services. If you're looking for a role where your efforts directly contribute to improving the health and wellbeing of Tasmanians, we’d love to have you on board! 

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, working up to 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: $124,371 to $130,905 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and 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: 

•  526179 Principal Officer Band 7 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide:  

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

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