Tobacco Projects Officer (522151)

The Role:

• As a member of Partnership Development, promote a population health approach to improving health and wellbeing and reducing health inequities through the development of policy and strategic frameworks, research, education and training, project development and evaluation.

• Facilitate the development, implementation and evaluation of initiatives, policies, and programs to decrease tobacco use and optimise the health and wellbeing of the Tasmanian population.

• Work closely with other government agencies, non-government agencies and other stakeholders to identify and develop strategies to progress state and national priorities related to reducing tobacco-related harm.

• Demonstrated significant expertise and/or in-depth experience in the development and implementation of project/policy related work, together with the ability to take initiative in undertaking daily tasks and meeting deadlines within a complex environment subject to work pressures and change.
  
  
• High-level knowledge of current political, social, community and health service issues relevant to population health approaches to reducing tobacco use and other associated strategies for the improvement of health outcomes related to tobacco usage.
  
  
• Proven experience and ability to plan, implement and evaluate strategies to achieve outcomes related to population health approaches to reducing tobacco use.

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

The Team:

The Health Improvement and Partnerships team works across the Department of Health, with communities, other government agencies and key non‑government organisations on multiple strategies to ensure that all Tasmanians have the opportunity to live healthy, active lives in communities that support connections people, place and culture.

Details of appointment:

Fixed term full time, day worker, working 76 hours per fortnight, for up to a six-month period from the date of commencement. 

*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: $104,756 to $118,730 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.

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: 

• 522151, 527049 Tobacco Projects Officer Band 6 (Jul 2023 CSU) (1).docx

Application Guide:  

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.pdf
• 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 statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Emma Fitzpatrick
Director - Health Improvement and Partnerships
0404 758 944
Email address: emma.fitzpatrick1@health.tas.gov.au 

What it is like working at the Department of Health? 

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