The Team
The Workforce Strategy and Planning Unit (WSPU) provides statewide leadership in cross‑sectoral health workforce strategy, policy and planning, 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 Medical Workforce Policy and Strategy Unit (MWPSU) is a functional stream of the WSPU, providing dedicated leadership in medical workforce policy, strategy, education and training coordination, and medical staffing frameworks to support statewide consistency and sustainable medical workforce supply.
The Role
This position supports the development, analysis and implementation of medical workforce policy initiatives that promote sustainable workforce models and statewide consistency. It applies quantitative and qualitative data analysis to workforce intelligence to identify emerging risks, issues and opportunities and ensure policy advice is evidence‑based.
Working collaboratively with the Workforce Planning Team and a wide range of stakeholders, the position contributes to the development of policies, guidelines and frameworks that align with regulatory and industrial requirements. It involves drafting high‑quality policy documents and briefing materials, monitoring the policy environment, consulting on proposed initiatives, and supporting evaluation and continuous improvement to strengthen workforce sustainability and service delivery outcomes.
You will need
- Proven experience in policy development and analysis in complex settings, using data analytics to inform decisions and evaluate outcomes.
- Strong capability to analyse workforce data and translate insights into evidence‑based policy that supports sustainable workforce and service delivery goals.
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to clearly convey policy and data insights to diverse audiences.
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
$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
Eligibility
Applicants should note the position features:
- May require occasional intrastate travel
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
*only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Andrew Conrad
Position: Manager - Medical Workforce Policy and Strategy Unit
Phone number: 0457 226 822
Email address: andrew.conrad@health.tas.gov.au
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