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

The Role:

The planning and Program Officer with assist the relevant Health Planning Manager / Director to work collaboratively, through the coordination and monitoring of health planning and program development activities, project management and evaluation, including:

• Coordinating health service planning and program initiatives.
• Providing specialist advice to senior managers in relation to health service planning and programs.
• Developing, maintaining and reviewing databases for statistical, stakeholder, and financial information.

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 as soon as possible until July 2027.

Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

Salary:

$102,027 - $106,985 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.

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications

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.

• Planning and Program Officer band 5

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:

Name: Adrienne Prendergast
Position: Manager Acute Service Development and Planning
Phone number: 03 6165 6968
Email address: adrienne.prendergast@ths.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.