The Team:
The Team at the Department of Health Tasmania works collaboratively to support the efficient delivery of health services across the state. In the role of Administrative Officer, the team provides high‑quality administrative and operational support, ensuring accurate records management, timely coordination of information, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders. The team is committed to professionalism, confidentiality, and continuous improvement, contributing to smooth day‑to‑day operations and supporting the department’s broader objectives in delivering responsive and reliable health services for the Tasmanian community.
The Role:
The Environmental Services unit of the Department of Health (DoH) is responsible for the provision of cleaning, waste management and linen services to all Southern Region Health Facilities.
The Administrative Officer provides high-level administrative support to the Environmental Services management team and assist in the efficient and effective operation of the Environmental Services Department including supporting the administration and processing of, payroll, human resource, financial and administrative information for the area.
You will need to:
- Provide high level administrative support functions that contribute to the efficient and effective administrative service to the Environmental Services management team including ensuring that the operations of the Department are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate manner.
- Create and maintain the integrity of data bases and spreadsheets including inputting and retrieving data as required for administrative or quality improvement purposes, such as:
• preparing and processing monthly accounts for revenue generation/ expense recovery
• Filing and compilation of information and evidence for accreditation
• Raising reports and reconciliation for: linen, waste management and cleaning data and payroll related matters.
• Preparing stock requisitions.
- Coordinate and process staff time sheets and leave applications for the area, ensuring accuracy prior to submitting to the Operations Manager – Hospital Support Services for approval.
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, daily shift of 7.6 hours commencing ASAP
hours of work can be negotiated between the hours of 7am and 5pm weekdays.
*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: $73,811 to $79,779 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. The statement of duty's must be addressed individually and attached as a separate document. 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: Vincent Bound
Position: Manager - Environmental Services
Phone number: (03) 6166 8058
Email address: vincent.bound@ths.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
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