The Team:
The Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) team for Hospitals South is based at the Royal Hobart Hospital.
We are a positive and collaborative team who support the Southern Region of the Tasmanian Health Service. The team consists of the EPR Officer and Clinical Nurse Consultant who report to the Nursing Director. We maintain a contemporary and efficient approach to EPR to achieve objectives and improve outcomes for consumers, workforce, and the Tasmanian community.
The Role:
The officer's role is vital in supporting the Nursing Director of Emergency Preparedness and the Office of the Chief Executive in ensuring that Hospitals South is adequately prepared to respond to emergency management issues within its facilities.
The Emergency Preparedness and Response Officer will:
- Work closely with the Nursing Director as a member of EPR to contribute and assist with implementation of various projects and actions of the EPR.
- Ensure the EPR objectives and initiatives are delivered utilising contemporary emergency management approaches, and that are aligned with the strategic 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:
Permanent, 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: $98,255 to $103,069 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
Salary Packaging:
- 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.
- 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.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
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 duties in 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: Alice Kerridge
Position: Nursing Director - Emergency Preparedness and Response
Phone number: 0437 136 323
Email address: alice.kerridge@ths.tas.gov.au
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