The Team
We are looking for an organised and compassionate Executive Officer to become an integral part of our Medical and Cancer Services team. In this pivotal role, you will work alongside healthcare professionals and support staff who are committed to providing exceptional care to patients. As a leader, you will provide direction and support to help ensure the smooth and efficient operation of Medical and Cancer Service administrative functions, contributing to an environment that values patient care, empathy, and teamwork.
This position provides high level support and advice associated with the administrative functions of MaCS, covering a broad range of areas including providing executive support for the Clinical Director MaCS, medical workforce training and recruitment support and roster management for General Medicine.
Our ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and able to maintain professionalism in a fast-paced and sometimes demanding environment. If you're passionate about supporting healthcare professionals and leading an administrative team in a meaningful way, we encourage you to apply. The team value positivity, making a difference, striving for excellence, adaptability, teamwork and kindness.
The Role
- Provides high-level executive support to the Clinical Director of Medical and Cancer Services (MaCS), coordinating reports, meetings, correspondence, and key administrative functions.
- Leads and supports a dedicated administrative team, driving workforce recruitment, staff development, and continuous service improvement initiatives.
- Coordinates medical workforce recruitment and General Medicine rostering, ensuring efficient staffing processes and effective workforce planning.
- Manages and supports the Basic Physician Training (BPT) Program through coordination of training, recruitment activities, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
You will need
- Demonstrated capacity to manage the office of a senior executive, including the ability to work effectively and flexibly, set priorities, meet deadlines, work effectively under pressure and manage variable high- volume workloads.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in leading and managing an administrative team.
- Sound understanding of recruitment challenges, coordinating and managing medical recruitment including communicating with the Medical Workforce Unit to improve recruitment processes, developing and maintaining safe, effective General Medicine rostering practices and a demonstrated ability to problem solve.
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
Permanent part time, day worker position, working 53.2 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon 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 pro rata, 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
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.
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Collin Banks
Position: Nursing Director MaCS
Phone number: 6166 6738
Email address: colin.banks@ths.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence 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!
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