The Team:
Health Service Operations is responsible for the oversight, performance, and strategic direction of Tasmania’s public health services, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality and sustainable care across the system.
The division works across:
- Acute hospital services
- Community and integrated care services
- System performance, access, and flow
- Strategic reform and statewide programs
As part of this team, you will contribute to statewide system leadership, supporting coordination between services, strengthening accountability, and advancing priority reforms that improve outcomes for Tasmanians.
This is an environment defined by:
- Strong collaboration with clinical services and executives
- Direct engagement with Government and Ministers
- A focus on system improvement, performance, and reform
The Role:
This is a unique and highly influential opportunity to work at the interface between clinical service delivery and government decision-making.
Reporting to the Deputy Secretary, Health Service Operations, the Manager – Office of the Deputy Secretary provides high-level strategic, policy, and operational support across one of Tasmania’s most critical health portfolios and manage other staff in the office.
You will:
- Lead and coordinate the Deputy Secretary’s Office to deliver high-quality briefings, ministerial correspondence, and executive support
- Provide authoritative advice on strategic priorities, governance, and system risks
- Drive and oversee key projects and initiatives impacting statewide health service delivery
- Work closely with senior leaders, clinicians, and government stakeholders to translate operational realities into policy and decision-making
- Represent the Office in key forums and, where required, act on behalf of the Deputy Secretary
This role requires sound judgement, discretion, and the ability to operate with autonomy, agility, and influence in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.
You will need:
- Proven high level management and organisation skills, and ability to provide advice with a demonstrated understanding of the political, cultural, and organisational environment affecting government, the Department of Health and the Tasmanian health system.
- High level experience in, and proven ability to, manage human and financial resources and the demonstrated ability to foster a productive and supportive team environment through the application of contemporary management practices, and monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the team and its activities against specific outcomes.
- Demonstrated high level knowledge and experience in contemporary project management, together with a proven capacity to manage and deliver complex project objectives.
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.
Position Features:
- Intrastate travel may be required
Salary:
$144,169 to $153,844 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.
Salary Packaging:
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
- 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 qualification from a recognised Tertiary institution or equivalent experience
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.
Jen Duncan
Deputy Secretary
(03) 6166 3530
CMHW@health.tas.gov.au
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