The Role:

Provides high-level administrative and executive support to the Executive Director - Medical Services (EDMS) South, including providing adaptive and confidential executive support and undertaking a diverse range of projects as required.

You will need:

1. Demonstrated high level planning, organisational and coordination skills, particularly in the provision of executive support in a demanding senior management environment.
2. Analytical, organisational and investigative skills, together with the ability to interpret and analyse information, think critically, solve problems, identify relevant issues and recommend or decide on appropriate action within a senior management environment.
3. High level interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present meaningful and accurate reports and documents and the proven ability to negotiate and liaise with a wide range of clients in a sensitive and confidential manner.
4. Highly developed professional interface abilities performed with confidence, diplomacy, poise and dignity which is representative within a senior executive, client focused, team-based environment.
5. Well-developed computer skills with demonstrated experience in using Internet/Intranet products, word processing, PowerPoint, spreadsheets and database computer software packages, with a high level of accuracy and independence.

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 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. 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: 

• Executive Support Officer Band 4.docx

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.

Dr David Ladyman
Deputy Executive Director of Medical Services
(03) 6166 6701
david.ladyman@ths.tas.gov.au

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