The Team:

Finance and Business Services support the Department of Health in Tasmania. This role is part of the Community, Mental Health and Wellbeing business support team and supports Statewide and Mental Health Services by administering client trust accounts.

The Role:

The Senior Administrative Officer will:

• Ensure that client trust accounts for Statewide Mental Health Services (SMHS) are maintained appropriately and that client fees are collected and acquitted in line with Department policy and procedures.

• Ensure that a broad range of administrative and business support activities are delivered in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

• Provide support to senior managers within SMHS and Finance and Business Support as required.

You will need:

1. Proven knowledge of Government accounting procedures and experience in relation to managing Clients’ Trust Accounts.
2. Good knowledge of computer systems and skills in respect to financial information systems and Clients' Trust Management or the ability to acquire such knowledge.
3. Ability to work either individually or as part of a team to achieve stated outcomes along with good planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
4. Good knowledge of administration, purchasing and finance functions, practices and procedures.
5. Sound interpersonal, communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills including an ability to explain Departmental goals and policies and identify mutually acceptable solutions in situations of competing priorities.

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, part time, day worker position, working 45.6 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of approximately.

*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: $79,529 - $91,517 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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

Allowances: 

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.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development and accelerated 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:

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: 

• Senior Administrative Officer Band 4.pdf

Application Guide:  

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.pdf
• 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.

Kerry Zache
Senior Administrative Officer
(03) 6166 0831
kerry.zache@ths.tas.gov.au

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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.