Please note: Only current Tasmanian State Service employees are eligible to apply.
The Role:
The Office of the Secretary (OTS) provides high level strategic advice on corporate governance; parliamentary and public administration matters as well as support services to the Portfolio Ministers and the Secretary.
OTS operates as a unified team and is structured into three streams including Corporate Policy and Delegations, Corporate Planning and Risk Management and Executive and Ministerial Services.
The coordinator provides high quality coordination, analysis and support to the Secretary and Manager - Executive Services in relation to matters involving the Secretary, corporate governance, the business operations of OTS and the portfolio Ministers.
- Provide the Secretary and/or the Manager advice on, and analysis of, a wide range of health and human services issues which affect the Department, undertake and contribute to the team’s research, investigation and analysis capacity on a range of issues relating to the Department, and prepare complex reports, briefings and submissions.
- Contribute to the development of frameworks for key corporate governance elements including, but not limited to, policy, risk, planning and delegations to continuously improve the DoH corporate governance arrangements.
- Actively contribute to the development, continual improvement and enhancement of Departmental business systems, business processes and guidelines to meet the standards and protocols of the Secretary, Ministers and the Government.
- Contribute to the management of major parliamentary processes for the Department as they relate to the Ministers and the Secretary.
- Provide advice, support and training to ensure the timely flow of quality information and documentation that is accurate, reflects current policy and is of the highest standard.
- Assist other team members to meet their work demands for the Secretary and the portfolio Ministers and provide back up support to other members of the team during periods of leave.
- Develop, promote and enhance positive relationships and networks within, and between, the senior management of the Department and the Office of the Minister/s in a highly political and sensitive environment.
- Actively participate in and contribute to the organisation’s Quality & Safety and Work Health & Safety processes, including in the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives, safeguarding practices for vulnerable people, and related training.
- The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of Appointment
Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 1 August 2025 until 31 March 2026.
Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
Classification:
Salary $107,899 - $122,292 per annum + 11.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.
*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 vacancies.
Eligibility
Under particular circumstances employees may be required to undertake a new conviction check.
Statement of Duties and any associated documents
You are encouraged to speak with the contact person once you have familiarised yourself with the Statement of Duties and any associated documents. This will assist you to prepare an application more aligned with our specific needs.
Applicant Guide
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures 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 specifics of the role and selection criteria contained in the attached Statement of Duties.
A separate statement addressing each individual selection criteria is not required.
Please Note
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
Contact Person
Name: Jessica Jordan-Hoverman
Position: Manager Ministerial and Executive Services
Phone number: (03) 6166 3827
Email address: jessica.jordan-hoverman@health.tas.gov.au
The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We are united by our shared purpose and model our CARE Values through our interactions with one another, our patients, our clients and the Tasmanian community.