Principal Officer

The role:

• Undertake and/or coordinate complex work and major statewide projects relevant to the Child Health and Parenting Service.
• Scrutinise, research, investigate and analyse proposals and other issues of relevance to the Nursing Director and provide high level advice, develop proposals and options, and put forward recommendations.
• Provide high level advice and assistance to the Nursing Director and other senior staff in relation to the Office of the CHaPS Director and the efficient and effective discharge of the Nursing Director's functions.
• Provide high level strategic advice and support to the Nursing Director on diverse and complex issues and nominated projects and priorities.
• Develop and maintain governance frameworks and supporting policies and procedures to manage the Nursing Director's obligations, including delegations, authorisations, appointments, and approvals, in consultation with the Department of Health (DoH) Legal Services Unit.
• Represent the Nursing Director across a range of forums in complex and often sensitive negotiations as required.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The team:
This role will support progression of a number of key strategic priorities for Child Health and Parenting Service (CHaPS). The position offers the opportunity for the successful applicant to provide high level advice and assistance directly to the Child Health and Parenting Service (CHaPS) Nursing Director working across a Statewide portfolio and is commencing during an exciting period of change for the service.
Details of Appointment
Fixed term, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of 18 months.
*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.

Location: Hobart, Tasmania
Salary: $124,371 to $130,905 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:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Current Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Relevant qualification from a recognised institution or equivalent experience
• Current Driver's Licence

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: * Conviction checks in the following areas:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty
• Identification check
• 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
Applicant Guide
For more information
Elizabth Berry
Acting Nursing Director CHaPS
Phone: 0457 208 765
E-mail:
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