About the Department
The Department of Health is the largest agency in the Tasmanian State Government and is the largest employer in the state of Tasmania. We provide essential services including inpatient, outpatient, community health, child community health and residential aged care. We provide healthcare across acute care, sub-acute care, emergency care, non- admitted care, allied health, primary healthcare, palliative care, dementia services, specialised case management services, oral health, cancer screening, mental health, alcohol and drug services and corporate functions. Our hospitals include Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General, Northwest Regional Hospital and Mercey Community Hospital. Ambulance Tasmania is also part of the Department of Health.
About the team
Recruitment Services is implementing a new statewide operating model and structure designed to strengthen recruitment capability, improve consistency, and support a more modern end‑to‑end service across the Department of Health. We’re building a stronger, more specialised team to support consistent end‑to‑end recruitment across the Department, and we’re recruiting to multiple roles as part of this implementation.
Why this is a great time to join
You’ll join an evolving, statewide team that is improving how recruitment works in practice - standardising workflows, lifting capability, and using technology more effectively to support managers and candidates. This is an opportunity to have real impact at scale, contribute to continuous improvement, and help attract the workforce that supports health services across Tasmania, leading to a stronger Tasmanian community.
About the Role
- Demonstrated ability to support senior leaders in driving strategic priorities including in the design, implementation and delivery of contemporary recruitment service models, contributing high-level input, concept development and practical application of project management methodologies.
- Proven capacity and capability to support the implementation of agencywide talent acquisition strategies, including leading designated award teams and aligning recruitment outcomes with broader organisational priorities.
- Extensive experience providing high-level advice on awards, classifications, role design and contract provisions, ensuring accurate interpretation, consistency and compliance across a large and complex organisation.
- Strong leadership, mentoring and people management skills with a focus on building culture, capability, performance, engagement and continuity across recruitment teams.
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
$128,102 - $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 (HAHSA) and the Public Sector Union Wages Agreement (PSUWA)
Benefits
- A range of leave entitlements, access to additional leave incentives, generous personal leave, including family incentives, purchased leave options.
- Workplace flexibility aligned our flexible work policy.
- 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 our 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:
- A tertiary qualification in Human Resources or other related field.
- Significant demonstrated experience as a recruitment partner in a large, diverse or complex environment.
- Drivers License
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.
Contact Officer
Applicants are encouraged to discuss their interest with one of the below contact officers:
Allison Hanson – Manager - Recruitment – 0416 516 016 – allison.hanson@health.tas.gov.au
Tracey Sargent – Director People Services – 0435 007 058 – 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!
One Health Podcast - Spotify
One Health Podcast - Apple
Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian
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.