The Team:
The role is based in the Strategic and Business Support (SBS) Team in Public Health Services (PHS). The team provides a range of support services across areas such as communications, digital systems, emergency management and incident response, policy and project support, and human resources and administration. SBS provides these services to all business units in PHS including Environmental Health, Communicable Disease Prevention Unit, Pharmaceutical Services Branch and Health Improvement and Partnerships. SBS team members also work closely with senior PHS leaders to advance strategic and priority work.
The Role:
The Policy Officer will respond to proactive and reactive requests from internal and external stakeholders for research, analysis and advice on a broad range of Public Health matters. A key part of this role will be co-ordination of Tasmania’s response to the national policy agenda for bloodborne virus and sexually transmissible infections (BBVSTI) – in collaboration and consultation with key BBVSTI stakeholders at state and federal government levels, and within the community sector.
You will need:
- High level strategic, conceptual, analytical and creative skills with a demonstrated capacity for strategic thinking.
- Demonstrated capacity to build and maintain networks, relationships and effective working partnerships across the Department of Health and with other stakeholders including community and government representatives.
- Demonstrated high level written, oral and interpersonal skills. The ability to consult, and negotiate effectively, with a wide range of stakeholders across Government and in the community, to create consensus on proposals and ideas.
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 approximately 24-month period.
*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 to $122,292 per annum. Our Employer 12% 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:
- 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
Eligibility:
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Qualifications and/or experience in public policy
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: Georgie Hill
Position: Acting Manager, Strategic and Business Support Services
Phone number: 0400 075 972
Email address: Georgina.hill@health.tas.gov.au
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