The Role
Under the broad direction of the Chief Risk Officer and the Director Risk, Policy and Compliance, the position is responsible for ensuring the Department of Health's (DoH) risk, policy and compliance systems needs are met, specifically ensuring:
- Clinical care, quality and safety are enhanced with the implementation and improvement of the DoH’s risk, policy and compliance systems, including associated governance, standards and related policies, procedures and guidelines that guide the effective and efficient management of patient safety information.
- The development of strategy and plans, management of resources and leading a team responsible for delivering specialist services, expert authoritative independent advice and targeted programs/projects to customers and stakeholders across the DoH.
- Managing operational delivery by designing, implementing, and evaluating innovative solutions that align with the DoH’s strategic directions, consumer requirements, legislative requirements and promoting continuous improvement.
As a senior member of the Office of the Chief Risk Officer, lead and collaborate with a range of stakeholders to deliver accurate, reliable and targeted business outcomes that meet a range of national standards, requirements and targeted business outcomes focusing on learning and statewide system improvement.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Office of the Chief Risk Officer:
The Chief Risk Officer is responsible and accountable for the management of risk governance across the Department of Health, including working collaboratively with other members of the Health Executive to ensure an accurate risk profile of the Department exists.
The Risk, Policy, Compliance & Systems Unit has been established within the Office of the Chief Risk Officer to drive and engage all staff in a strategic approach to risk, policy and compliance.
The Unit is responsible for enterprise risk management, policy, compliance, and the management of the Safety Reporting and Learning System (SRLS), the Strategic Document Management System (SDMS) and Comply Online.
Details of Appointment
Permanent full time day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours may 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 and part time vacancies.
Salary: $139,470 - $148,863 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
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Professional development pathways.
- Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
Eligibility:
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Relevant tertiary and/or professional qualifications
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide and Statement of Duties prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
Applicant Guide
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.
Name: Steven Steffensen
Position: Director - Emergency Preparedness and Response
E-mail: steven.steffensen@health.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!
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Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.