Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply.

The Role

As a member of the Pay/Personnel Unit, perform multiple and diverse tasks associated with pay and personnel activities for the Department of Health (DoH) and Homes Tasmania (HT). Work requires the application of conventional practices, methods, and standards according to established guidelines, systems, and processes.

• Undertake the accurate, efficient, and effective processing of all transactions relating to payroll processing, including new employments, terminations, and all personnel movements, on a day-to-day basis.
• Accurately interpret and apply award, legislative and departmental policies, and procedures.
• Provide advice and assistance to managers and staff on a diverse range of human resource services, specifically those associated with payroll issues.

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

Details of Appointment

Full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible for a period of 12 Months

Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Classification

Salary

$73,811 - $79,779 per annum + 12% superannuation.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025

*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.

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.

• Generic Pay-Personnel Officer Band 3 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

• Applicant Guide.docx 

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

Nicholas Venetsanakos
Payroll Supervisor - South 
03 6166 1537
nicholas.venetsanako@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.