The Team

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Unit (EPRU) is responsible for whole-of-Agency emergency management for the Department of Health.

The Role

The Senior Planner works as part of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Unit (EPRU) statewide team to plan and coordinate emergency management systems and processes within an emergency risk management framework, consistent with legislative, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as Departmental, local, regional, and state emergency management strategic policies and plans.

Under the leadership of the Manager - Emergency Management, the Senior Planner will:

• Within a service area of responsibility, write, review, and validate service escalation and surge demand plans to contribute to the development of an agency-wide emergency management capability and incident management framework for the Department.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the service area’s escalation and surge demand planning, emergency notification procedures, and emergency risk management process is efficient, effective, and compliant with the Department’s risk management framework.
• Establish, maintain, and promote cooperative and collaborative partnerships with intra-agency, regional, local, non-government, and community stakeholders in relation to emergency management.
• Participate in committees and sub-committees at state, regional and local levels with a focus on risk identification and mitigation strategies for all hazards, and integrated planning and response for emergency management, including capability, resilience building and improved interoperability.

You will need

• Shapes Strategic Thinking. Well-developed strategic and operational understanding of contemporary emergency preparedness and response issues affecting    emergency preparedness and response capability and development within the Department and/or broader Tasmanian emergency management sector.

• Achieves Results. Experience in research and policy development with demonstrated high-level analytical skills, the ability to examine and evaluate information, legislation, regulations and policy directions to produce advice and recommendations for appropriate action.

• Conscientious. Well-developed organisation and time management skills with a demonstrated capacity to meet deadlines working independently or in a dynamic small team environment.

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 for 12 months. 

*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

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Current Driver’s Licence

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Relevant qualification from a recognised tertiary institution or equivalent experience
• Negative Vetting 1 level security clearance

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: 

• Senior Planner (Band 6).docx

Application Guide:  

• Applicant Guide.docx

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.

Alice Wanders
Manager - Emergency Management
alice.wanders@health.tas.gov.au 

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Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

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.