The Team
The Strategic Purchasing and Funding unit manages and undertakes a lead role in the purchasing of services that drive high quality, value for money outcomes for Tasmanians, and monitors the delivery of those services by providers to ensure outcomes are achieved.
The Role
- Develop, maintain, implement and evaluate a Tasmanian healthcare funding model that reflects strategic government priorities, as expressed in the annual Statement of Purchaser Intent (SoPI) and other government strategies, and encourages high quality, value for money outcomes. This also includes monitoring the delivery of annual service agreements between the Minister and the Department of Health (including Hospitals South, North and North West).
- Develop, implement and annually evaluate a performance framework that enables the effective monitoring and assessment of relevant areas performances against the requirements of the service agreement, between the Minister and the Department of Health (including Hospitals South, North and North West) that reflect strategic government priorities for the Tasmanian health system and encourage high quality, value for money outcomes.
- Provide the Agency with a clear delineation of roles, responsibilities and expectations in response to identified performance issues and hold the Agency to account for performance in order to deliver high quality, value for money outcomes.
You will need
- Experience in, or ability to acquire specific knowledge of, the health and human services government relations and policy environment.
- Demonstrated experience in developing complex written documentation, reports and service agreements.
- Advanced critical thinking, research and analytical skills, including the ability to gather relevant information, draw appropriate conclusions and make recommendations.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. 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
Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible up to 30 June 2027.
*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
$111,754 to $126,579 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 following criteria are desirable:
- Relevant tertiary or industry qualifications and/or professional affiliation
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.
Daniel Davies
Manager - Funding, Pricing and Modelling
0439395543
daniel.davies@health.tas.gov.au
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