Health Equity Policy Officer

The role:

• Facilitate the development and implementation of evidence informed policy, systems and services through collaboration, research, planning and evaluation across Agency, government and community sectors.
• Provide high level advice to Public Health and other areas of the Agency about issues relating to health and wellbeing of priority populations and their access to appropriate and responsive health services.
• Promote, coordinate, manage and support strategic initiatives relevant to the health and wellbeing of priority populations in Tasmania.
• Disseminate, promote and contribute to new knowledge and research about factors influencing priority populations’ health and wellbeing.
• Establish and maintain links and collaborative partnerships across state, Commonwealth and community sectors.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The team:

• Public Health Services in the Tasmanian Department of Health works with government and communities to protect and promote good health and prevent disease and injury.
• We value an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace and prioritise the health and wellbeing of our staff. 

Details of Appointment

Fixed term, part time, day worker position working 60.8 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 31 December 2024

*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 and part time vacancies.

Location: Statewide - Tasmania

Your primary work location may be located in the Southern, Northern or North Western Region.

Salary: $104,756 to $118,730 per annum + 11% superannuation 

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

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

• 522096 Health Equity Policy Officer (Jul 2023 CSU).pdf
• 522096 Health Equity Policy Officer (Jul 2023 CSU).docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

For more information

Narelle Smith

Manager Healthy Communities
Phone: (03) 61660***
E-mail: *************@health.tas.gov.au

Applications close: Sunday, 5 May 2024 at 11:55pm