Operational Support Officer (510550)


Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - Ambulance Tasmania
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Position details

Applications close:

AEST

Award/Classification:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 3

Employment type:

Full Time

Region:

South

Location:

Upper Level, 12 Brisbane St

Job description:

Ambulance Tasmania are seeking candidates who can Provide high-level administrative, tasks and roster support for the Communications Centre.

The role:

  • Provide high-level administrative and business support to Communications Centre, including the management of clinical/financial and administrative information and correspondence, ensuring sensitive and confidential handling of all documentation.
  • Manage the flow of correspondence in and out of the Communications Centre, including tracking, preparation and dissemination of internal, Departmental and Ministerial documentation. 
  • Coordinate and provide administrative support to Communications Centre committees, including the organisation of meetings, development of agendas, taking of minutes and follow-up of actions.
  • Undertake accurate, efficient and effective processing of administrative transactions associated with payroll requirements, in accordance with policies, procedures and Ambulance Tasmania award.
  • Undertake a range of processing activities associated with personnel management, including leave applications and other human resource-related issues.
  • Provide support to enable the production and release of Communications Centre rosters, and the day-to-day management of personnel movements.  Update and maintain records and systems in order to meet the requirements of the operational area.
  • Work effectively and collaboratively within a team environment and proactively contribute to the provision of high-quality, timely and well-coordinated operational services.

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

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 fixed term full time, part time and casual vacancies.

Salary: $71,661  - $77,455 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. 

  • Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

  1. Current Driver License

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

  1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
  1. crimes of violence
  2. sex related offences
  3. serious drug offences
  4. crimes involving dishonesty
  5. serious traffic offences 
  1. Identification check
  2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

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 outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

  • We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
  • 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.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

Applicant Guide

For more information, please contact

Jacqui Kelsey
Director - Communications Centre
Phone:  0400 223 850
E-mail: jacqui.kelsey@ambulance.tas.gov.au 

Important information

The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you.  It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.

To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details

The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.

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.

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  2. Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
  3. Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.