The Team:
The Voluntary Assisted Dying Commission is an independent statutory body established by the End-of-Life Choices (Voluntary Assisted Dying) Act 2021.
The Assistant Manager is responsible for supporting the Commission in the performance of its statutory functions under the End-of-Life Choices (Voluntary Assisted Dying) Act 2021.
The position is required to exercise a significant degree of independence and to operate with considerable autonomy and to exercising a high level of judgment, discretion, and diplomacy, in the performance of all tasks.
For further details, please refer to the Statement of Duties for the role.
The Role:
- Undertake a range of compliance activities relating to the End-of-Life Choices (Voluntary Assisted Dying) Act 2021 including managing the registry processes of the Office of the Commission and providing sound advice and direction to staff, to the Manager, and to members of the Commission, to ensure compliance with practice, procedure and statutory requirements as required.
- Exercise powers and functions under the End-of-Life Choices (Voluntary Assisted Dying) Act 2021 that may be delegated by the Commission from time to time.
- Provide high level assistance to the Manager and Executive Commissioner in the analysis, development, implementation, and review of policies, guidelines and procedures, complex strategic projects and initiatives, research, monitoring, reporting, policy, planning, and quality improvement activities, to identify current and emerging issues, anticipate and diagnose needs, and identify appropriate solutions, so as to support the effective discharge by the Commission of its statutory obligations.
- Manage and prepare high-quality comprehensive, accurate, and timely documentation relating to timelines, frameworks, resources, outcomes and potential risks, through policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, minutes and briefings, reports, plans, presentations, fact sheets, notices, submissions, statements of reasons and other documentation required for, or related to, the End-of-Life Choices (Voluntary Assisted Dying) Act 2021’s operation in Tasmania.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania:
A part of the Department of Health, the Voluntary Assisted Dying Commission oversees the delivery of voluntary assisted dying to the Tasmanian community, Statewide.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and community members. 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:
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 the Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award.
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:
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Tertiary qualifications in law or other relevant discipline, and extensive experience working in a statutory decision-making environment.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Position Features:
While the role is office-based, some intra and interstate travel may be required
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: Anna Mayo
Position: Manager, VAD Commission
Phone number: 6166 6299
Email address: anna.mayo@health.tas.gov.au
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