The Team:
The Office of the Chief Executive Hospitals South (CEHS) at the Department of Health Tasmania operates in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment, providing high‑level administrative and executive support to senior leadership. As an Executive Support Officer, the Office of the CEHS plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of executive functions through effective coordination, communication, and governance support. The Office of the CEHS is trusted to handle sensitive information with discretion, manage competing priorities, and support strategic and operational outcomes. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the Office of the CEHS contributes to a positive workplace culture focused on professionalism, adaptability, and continuous improvement in support of Tasmania’s public health objectives.
The Role:
Provide high-level executive, secretarial and administrative support to the Chief Executive Hospitals South (CEHS).
As a member of the Office of CEHS, demonstrate a high degree of initiative and confidentiality and be the primary point of contact for the Office.
You will need to:
- Provide high-level direct executive support to the CEHS, including managing email workflow, electronic diary management, scheduling appointments, organising meeting requirements, collation of papers, and preparing and handling highly confidential, politically sensitive, and complex documentation and enquiries.
- Contribute to the efficient and effective workflow and sharing of information across the Department of Health, Office of the Secretary, and the Minister’s Office by providing a single focal point for incoming and outgoing high-level communications and documentation for Hospitals South.
- Research, analyse and collate information required for background notes, briefing material, and other information for use by the CEHS.
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: $81,915 to $94,263 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.
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
- 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:
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.
*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Michelle van Tienen
Position: Senior Executive Officer
Phone number: 6166 6950
Email address: michelle.van.tienen@ths.tas.gov.au
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