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The Role:
In accordance with established policies, guidelines, systems and processes, the Executive Assistant will provide high level of administrative and executive support to the Statewide Specialty Director, Forensic Mental Health Services and Nurse Unit Manager, Wilfred Lopes Centre.
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Coordinate the provision of a range of efficient and effective office management support services for Wilfred Lopes Centre.
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Assist the Legal Orders Coordinator, Forensic Mental Health Services, to coordinate record requests and other documentation reproduction as required.
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Provide recruitment and rostering support for the Nurse Unit Manager – Wilfred Lopes Centre, including the inputting of staff leaves and leave auditing with ProAct, raising and tracking job cards in Page Up and collating of documentation.
- Undertake monitoring and ordering of stock in line with the Wilfred Lopes Centre processes and processing of accounts utilising the Department of Health Finance system.
This position is located with a forensic setting at the Wilfred Lopes Centre and the occupant will be working in an environment that requires all staff to be aware to any matter concerning security and safety of patients, staff and the Wilfred Lopes Centre.
The occupant will also be required to comply with all security practices and procedures of the Wilfred Lopes Centre including biometric identification.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Team:
The Wilfred Lopes Centre is Tasmania's only secure mental health unit located within the grounds of the Risdon Prison Complex. The small team work closely together to meet the operational needs of the centre and consumers engaged within the Forensic Mental Health Service. Opportunity exists for the occupant to upskill into higher positions within the service.
Details of appointment:
Permanent full time day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours to 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, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $71,661 to $77,455 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
Benefit available to eligible candidates:
- Correctional Allowance of 6.5%
- Free onsite parking
- 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:
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties: 530532 Executive Assistant Band 3 (Sep 2024) CSU.docx
Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx
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.
Darren West
Position: NUM Wilfred Lopes
Phone: (03) 6166 0502
E-mail: darren.west@ths.tas.gov.au
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