Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply.
The Role
Working within the Office of the Chief Information Officer, the Business Consultant is responsible for:
- Developing and implementing robust financial and resource management strategies and procedures, driving proactive monitoring and reporting to facilitate strategic decisions and oversight of the Health ICT budget.
- Employing comprehensive financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities in collaboration with the Department’s Finance and Business Support area. This includes maintaining current financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and priorities.
- Collaborating closely with senior management to establish and meet budget goals, supporting effective financial governance across Health ICT.
You will need:
- Proven experience in developing and implementing robust financial and resource management strategies and procedures, effectively monitoring, analysing and reporting on significant program budgets to meet strategic financial goals.
- Exceptional communication skills, with demonstrated ability to provide senior stakeholders with timely and accurate information, and collaborate across business areas to foster effective communication channels.
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 4 August 2025 for a period of approximately twelve (12) months.
Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
Classification: General Stream, Band 6
Salary $107,899 - $122,292 per annum (pro rata) + 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.
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
Diana Ilsley
Senior Manager, Office of the Chief Information Officer
03 6166 1964
diana.ilsley@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.