Manager - Funding and Commissioning (528321)

The role:

• Provide high level strategic and specialist advice and analysis to the portfolio Ministers, the Secretary, Agency Colleagues and other Stakeholders on mental health, alcohol and drug, and suicide prevention strategic policy and Funding and Commissioning issues.
• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of operational policies, procedures and protocols for the efficient and effective establishment, management and evaluation of mental health and alcohol and other drug funding program and agreements.
• Provide specialist, authoritative advice and support to the General Manager and other senior managers of the business unit on a broad range of strategic and operational issues relating to business, information and financial management, including contract management and grant / procurement processes.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and support to Directorate and SMHS staff to increase their ability to manage funding programs and agreements.

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 may 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.

Salary: $135,408 to $144,527 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Satisfactory completion of an appropriate course of study from a recognised tertiary institution

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:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

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

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 outlining 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.
• 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.

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

•  528321 Manager - Funding and Commissioning - Band 8 (Nov 2023) CSU.pdf
•  528321 Manager - Funding and Commissioning - Band 8 (Nov 2023) CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

For more information (Contact Officer)

Priya Arulampalam

6166 0774
***************@health.tas.gov.au

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