The Ambulance Tasmania Operations team are looking for a dynamic Policy and Project Officer to spearhead the delivery of our Strategic objectives and Government priorities leading us to success. Exciting project work awaits as we deliver healthcare priorities to the people of Tasmania in the prehospital field. You will be required to provide expert advice on policy updates. All Health services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community
The Role:
Under the broad direction of the Executive Director, Operations, the primary objective of the Policy and Project Officer is to work within the directorate to lead and support the delivery of projects, provide high-level project management and policy advice and build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
- Undertake policy development, analysis and review, research, and evaluation.
- Provide high-level project management support and coordination, including the development of project documentation.
- Actively engage and liaise with key stakeholders, including establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepare high-level documentation including project plans, briefings, reports, submissions, and correspondence as required.
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 full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of two years.
*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: $107,899 - $122,292 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 and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- 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.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of 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:
Application 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: Michelle Baxter
Position: Executive Director Operations
Phone number: 0456 379 112
Email address: michelle.baxter@ambulance.tas.gov.au
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