Principal Policy Officer (528083)

The Team:

The Department of Health is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of patients, clients and the Tasmanian community through a sustainable, high quality and safe health system. We value leading with purpose, being creative and innovative, acting with integrity, being accountable and being collegial.

The advertised role supports the delivery suicide prevention services that are strongly consumer and carer focused, high quality, sustainable, accessible, inclusive, and safe. The team undertakes strategic planning to implement whole-of-system projects, research and policy development, monitoring and evaluation, and promotion, prevention, and early intervention initiatives. The team works closely with consumer and family/carer organisations, the community sector, and organisations representing diverse communities, to reduce stigma and promote and raise public awareness of suicide prevention in Tasmania.  

The Role:

• Located within Public Health Services, the role entails providing high-level policy analysis, strategic advice, project management, leadership and direction, in the planning, development, implementation, management and delivery of key strategic policy, programs and initiatives related to suicide prevention, with a particular focus on implementation of the Tasmanian Suicide Prevention Strategy.
• Working collaboratively with other team members in Public Health Services and with key stakeholders within the Department of Health, other government agencies, the suicide prevention and mental health community sectors, including peak bodies, and other key stakeholders to support the implementation of the Tasmanian Suicide Prevention Strategy and related strategies and initiatives.

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

Why Tasmania:

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a healthy lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and stakeholders within and beyond government. 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: $128,102 to $134,832 per annum. Our Employer 12% 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:

• 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:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Relevant qualification from a recognised institution or equivalent experience

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Position Features:

• Some intrastate/interstate travel may be required

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: 

• Principal Policy Officer Band 7 (WORD)

Application Guide:  

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide (WORD)