AddressBecome an integral member of the Tasmanian Department of Health Executive team and strengthen the Department’s risk governance and commitment to improving culture.
As Chief Risk Officer, you will play a pivotal role in driving strategic risk governance initiatives across the Department of Health with a strong focus on:
- Strategic Risk Leadership: lead the development of forward-thinking strategies that proactively identify and mitigate risks, ensuring the highest level of safety and resilience in our operations.
- Cutting-Edge Risk Frameworks: Lead the evolution of our Risk Management Framework, leveraging contemporary practices and technologies to create a dynamic and adaptable approach to risk management.
- Operational Excellence: Implement operational risk management processes that not only meet regulatory standards but also foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within our workforce.
- Cultural Transformation: Champion a positive risk culture by driving awareness, training, and engagement initiatives that empower our staff to embrace risk as an opportunity for growth and progress.
As key advisor to the Secretary and senior executives, you will offer strategic guidance on issues of significant impact. Your ability to navigate complex issues with discretion and professionalism will be paramount, as you proficiently uphold the interests of the Department across diverse platforms.
Collaboration will be central to your role as you work to build strong relationships with stakeholders. By fostering effective partnerships, you'll implement risk governance practices that enhance organisational resilience and promote a culture of proactive risk management.
At the helm of the Risk Group, you'll provide visionary leadership, instilling a culture of accountability and excellence among team members. This involves setting high standards, providing mentorship, and fostering an environment where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are valued and encouraged.
Why work for us:
When you join the Tasmanian public health system, you will be choosing more than 16,000 highly skilled professionals as colleagues, who are all dedicated to making a difference to our state, across over 300 facilities state-wide.
Our values of Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence guide all that we do. Bring your values driven approach and work with like-minded people as you learn together, thrive together, support and recognise each other for the important role you play in Tasmania.
A few of our benefits:
- Extensive salary packaging options with excellent leave benefits
- Relocation expense assistance
- Motor vehicle and parking!
Our Commitment:
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that we 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.
The role is a Senior Executive office for a contract period of 5 years and offers an attractive remuneration package, which incorporates salary ranging from $209,001 to $229,798 p.a. plus 11% superannuation and private use of a fully maintained vehicle.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
Applicant Guide
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures 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.
Please note:
- We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
For more information (Contact Officer)
For information please contact:
Dale Webster
Position: Acting Secretary, Department of Health
Phone: (03) 6166 3***
E-mail: ************@health.tas.gov.au
Take your seat at the table and collaboratively lead the future of public healthcare in Tasmania.
