The Team:

The Safety, Security and Quality Unit (SSQU) is leading the delivery of a contemporary, statewide security model that will enhance protection for staff, patients, and visitors across the Department of Health. The Compliance and Contracts Manager will play a key role in ensuring that this new model is built on strong governance, effective partnerships, and transparent accountability.

What you can expect:

• A unique opportunity to shape one of the most significant safety and security reforms in Tasmania’s health system.
• The chance to apply your expertise in contracts, compliance, and procurement in a role with direct statewide impact.
• Close collaboration with hospital leaders, service providers, and government stakeholders.
• A dynamic environment where innovation, continuous improvement, and accountability are highly valued.
• The opportunity to leave a legacy by strengthening systems that safeguard Tasmania’s healthcare workforce, patients, and community.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced and solutions-focused Compliance and Contracts Manager to join the Safety, Security and Quality Unit (SSQU) within the Office of the Chief Risk Officer. This senior role is responsible for managing the compliance, contracts, and procurement processes that underpin the delivery of the Department of Health’s new statewide security model.

Reporting to the Executive Director – SSQU, you will provide high-level advice and oversight on contracts, service-level agreements, key performance indicators, and compliance with legislation, policies, and standards. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring safety and security services across Tasmania are delivered efficiently, transparently, and to the highest standards.

Key duties include:

• Providing strategic advice to ensure compliance with legislation, policies, and national standards.
• Managing procurement and contract processes for safety and security services across the Department.
• Overseeing performance against KPIs and service-level agreements and identifying risks and improvement opportunities.
• Leading the full lifecycle of contracts, including negotiation, variations, and dispute resolution.
• Providing expert support and guidance to the SSQU team on contract and compliance matters.
• Contributing to policies, procedures, and frameworks that strengthen safety and security governance.

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: $128,102 to $134,832 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:

• 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:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or high-level experience related to contracts and compliance management.

• Current Driver’s License

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: 

  • 532617 Compliance and Contract Manager Band 7 (August 2025).docx

  Application Guide:  

  • 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.

John Pickering
Director, Safety, Security and Quality Unit
0418 578 907
john.pickering@ths.tas.gov.au 

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