The Team
The Workforce Strategy and Planning Unit (WSPU) provides statewide leadership in cross‑sectoral health workforce strategy, policy and planning, including medical workforce policy and strategy, to build a sustainable, skilled and future‑ready workforce for Tasmania. The Unit delivers integrated, evidence‑based workforce planning aligned with service and infrastructure planning, leads implementation and monitoring of the Health Workforce Sustainability Strategy and Plan, and ensures alignment with national workforce reforms and priorities. The Workforce Planning Team is responsible for the delivery of strategic, integrated workforce planning that is aligned with the Health Workforce Sustainability Strategy and Plan 2025-2030.
The Role
This position supports integrated workforce planning and monitoring through a combination of strategic planning, data analysis and reporting. It contributes to the development of long‑term and annual workforce plans, applying planning tools, frameworks and modelling to support workforce supply and demand, while ensuring alignment with health system priorities and service needs. The position analyses and manages workforce data to identify trends, gaps and opportunities, supports monitoring and evaluation activities through reports, dashboards and key metrics, and prepares clear, evidence‑based briefings and planning materials for decision‑makers. Working collaboratively with stakeholders, the position helps ensure workforce planning and monitoring activities are responsive, data‑driven and support sustainable workforce models and effective service delivery.
You will need
- Demonstrated experience in workforce planning or related disciplines, with the ability to apply planning tools and frameworks in complex environments.
- Ability to interpret and analyse data and integrate insights into planning or monitoring processes, supported by strong analytical, investigative and research skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to present planning and monitoring insights clearly to diverse audiences, communicate concepts in writing and verbally, and contribute to briefings, reports and workforce plans.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment
2x Permanent full-time day worker positions available, 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
$102,027 to $106,985 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- 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
Position Features: Some intrastate travel required
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: Helen Mulcahy
Position: Director Health Workforce Planning
Phone number: (03) 61661084; 0409 173 788
Email address: helen.mulcahy@health.tas.gov.au
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