The Team:
The Aboriginal Health Unit supports the Department of Health to meet its commitments to deliver safe and respectful health services to Aboriginal people in Tasmania by providing strategic policy and program advice and support and coordinating the direction and implementation of key state and national strategies and frameworks for Aboriginal health. This includes supporting the Department in implementing the Priority Reforms and health commitments under the National Agreement Closing the Gap and ensuring strong relationships with the Aboriginal Community Controlled sector and key stakeholders.
The Unit was formed in March 2025 to consolidate and elevate the Aboriginal Health portfolio and support the position of the Chief Aboriginal Health Advisor. The Aboriginal Health Unit is committed to listening to Aboriginal people and working in partnership to Close the Gap and improve health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal people in Tasmania.
The Role:
The Senior Project Officer - Aboriginal Health provides high level project management and policy advice to support the Department's Closing the Gap commitments and develops and builds effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
You will need:
- Provide high level authoritative and specialist advice on the work areas of the Aboriginal Health Unit and meeting the commitments under Closing the Gap and other key State and national strategies and frameworks.
- Provide high level leadership, support and coordination to the Manager Aboriginal Health and Chief Aboriginal Health Advisor
- Lead the delivery of designated project and policy outputs as required.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania:
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointment:
Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of 2 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: $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:
- 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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- An ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and a knowledge and understanding of contemporary Aboriginal culture and society
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
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.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Narelle Smith
Position: Manager Aboriginal Health
Phone number: 61660693 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) or otherwise by email.
Email address: narelle.smith@health.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
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Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.