Policy and Project Support Officer (526878a)

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.

The Role:

Coordinate the efficient and effective development, implementation, and monitoring of policy-related documentation for the Office of the Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer.

Assisting with the development, management, coordination, and implementation of strategic projects for the nursing and midwifery professions in Tasmania.

Providing technical support and advice in areas including project planning, design, and coordination of projects as directed.

• High-level written and oral communication skills.
• Proven high levels of initiative, judgement, adaptability, and flexibility to modify approaches and adapt to new situations.
• Highly developed strategic, analytical, investigative, and research skills.
• Experience in project management and in policy analysis and advice.

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

The Team:

The Office of the Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer (OCNMO) is a small, high performing, outcomes focussed team. The OCNMO provides strategic leadership and professional practice advice on a diverse range of issues relating to the nursing and midwifery professions. Our priorities focus on, but are not limited to, strategic planning, policy, workforce, research, education and training locally, nationally and internationally.

Details of appointment:

Fixed term, full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 30 June 2025.

*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: $95,393 to $100,067 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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

Benefit 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

526878a Policy and Project Support Officer Band 5 (August 2024) CSU.docx

526878a Policy and Project Support Officer Band 5 (August 2024) CSU.pdf

Application Guide

Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.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 stateme