The Team
Recruitment Services is implementing a new statewide operating model and structure designed to strengthen recruitment capability, improve consistency, and support a more modern end‑to‑end service across the Department of Health. We’re building a stronger, more specialised team to support consistent end‑to‑end recruitment across the Department, and we’re recruiting to multiple roles as part of this implementation.
Why this is a great time to join
You’ll join an evolving, statewide team that is improving how recruitment works in practice - standardising workflows, lifting capability, and using technology more effectively to support managers and candidates. This is an opportunity to have real impact at scale, contribute to continuous improvement, and help attract the workforce that supports health services across Tasmania, leading to stronger Tasmanian community.
The Role
As a Recruitment Officer, you will support the end-to-end recruitment process by:
- Engaging with stakeholders with a client and customer focus, providing timely and friendly support.
- Coordinating recruitment administration activities from advertising through to appointment.
- Maintaining accurate and confidential records within e-Recruitment and HR systems.
- Monitoring recruitment workflows and assisting the team to meet service delivery timeframes.
- Responding to recruitment enquiries and providing advice through the People and Culture Portal.
- Preparing and distributing recruitment and selection documentation.
- Drafting applicant communications and ensuring candidates receive timely updates.
- Publishing job advertisements across approved recruitment platforms.
- Processing establishment changes and minor position amendments.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance recruitment processes and services.
- Providing general administrative support to the Recruitment team as required.
You will need
- Knowledge of, and/or experience within a human resources or recruitment operational environment and in the use of human resource management systems, applicant tracking systems, technical tools or databases particularly in the areas of recruitment or demonstrated capability to develop such knowledge within a reasonable timeframe.
- Knowledge of, and experience in the application of recruitment practices, procedures and legislation or a demonstrated capability to develop such knowledge within a reasonable timeframe.
- Well-developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain operational procedures and provide information to, and liaise with, clients, stakeholders and members of the public.
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.
*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
$76,849 to $82,996 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with the Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award (HAHSA) and the Public Sector Union Wages Agreement (PSUWA).
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- A range of leave entitlements, access to additional leave incentives, generous personal leave, including family incentives, purchased leave options.
- Workplace flexibility aligned our flexible work policy.
- 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.
- Carer Employer Accreditation, evidencing our commitment to supporting employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
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.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss their interest with one of the below contact officers:
Allison Hanson – Manager - Recruitment – 0416 516 016 – allison.hanson@health.tas.gov.au
Maddie Hindle – Principal Recruitment Lead – 0467 550 927 - madeleine.hindle@health.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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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.