The Team
Recruitment Services sits within People and Culture and works closely with business units and managers, to provide advice, support and actioning of all recruitment activities undertaken within the Department of Health, incorporating the Tasmanian Health Service. Recruitment includes but is not limited to, advertising, selection, appointment, pre-employment checks, job design/positional management, talent acquisition and talent pipelining.
The Role
The Manager - Recruitment provides statewide direction and leadership of contemporary and responsive recruitment function and strategy across the Department of Health (DoH) with the overarching aim being to implement strategies to better position the DoH with respect to recruitment and retention. The Manager is responsible for providing direction and leadership on recruitment in the Department, including advice to Executive and Senior manager, whilst managing operations of the team.
You will need
- Comprehensive understanding of contemporary workforce issues and trends and substantial experience in human resource management, workforce change management, recruitment/talent, and project coordination.
- Demonstrated highly developed strategic, conceptual, diagnostic and analytical skills including the ability to adapt to change and be flexible in order to provide high-level advice and consultancy services on HR issues at a range of levels and to broker appropriate solutions in a complex environment.
- Proven leadership qualities, including a demonstrated ability to lead and motivate staff along with an expertise in change management.
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.
*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
$139,470 to $x148,863 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance with the Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award (HAHSA) and the Public Sector Union Wages Agreement (PSUWA)
Benefits
- 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.
- Carer Employer Accreditation, evidencing out commitment to supporting employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant field and/or extensive experience in the management and delivery of recruitment services and/or human resources, preferably in a health/hospital setting
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Statement of Duties
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.
*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
Contact Officer
Applicants are encouraged to discuss their interest with the contact the Contact officer.
Name: Tracey Sargent
Position: Director - People Services
Phone number: 0435 007 058
Email address: tracey.sargent@health.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!
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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.