The role:
- Undertake and/or coordinate complex work and major statewide projects relevant to Hospitals and Primary Care.
- Scrutinise, research, investigate and analyse proposals and other issues of relevance to the Deputy Secretary and provide high level advice, develop proposals and options and put forward recommendations.
- Provide high level advice and assistance to the Deputy Secretary, relevant Ministers, the Secretary, other Deputy Secretaries and other senior staff in relation to the Office of the Deputy Secretary and the efficient and effective discharge of the Deputy Secretary’s functions.
- Provide high level strategic advice and support to the Deputy Secretary on diverse and complex issues and nominated projects and priorities.
- Develop and maintain governance frameworks and supporting policies and procedures to manage the Deputy Secretary’s obligations, including delegations, authorisations, appointments and approvals, in consultation with the Department of Health (DoH) Legal Services Unit.
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.
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:
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Relevant qualification from a recognised institution or equivalent experience
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
- 527743 Principal Policy Officer Band 7 (July 2023) CSU.pdf
- 527743 Principal Policy Officer Band 7 (July 2023) CSU.docx
Applicant Guide
- Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
- Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx
For more information
Brendan Docherty
Deputy Secretary, Hospitals and Primary Care
Phone: (03) 6165 8***
E-mail: ***************@ths.tas.gov.au
Applications close: Wednesday, 22 May 2024 at 11:55pm