Principal Policy Officer

Under the broad direction of the Statewide Manager, Strategic Planning, Projects and Engagement, the primary objectives of the Principal Policy Officer are to:

• Undertake detailed health, social and demographic analysis relating to health service planning by the Agency.
  
• Undertake major projects to support the Agency’s objectives and strategic directions, including significant state and national processes.
  
• Provide high level support to managers and staff to ensure departmental units adopt systems and work practices which effectively manage health planning activities.

The Role:

1. Develop and undertake detailed social, demographic and policy analysis in relation to health service planning for the Agency.
2. Manage the Agency’s contribution to whole of government processes, the development and support of health planning across the State, Government initiatives and Agency priorities.
3. In consultation with the Manager, Strategic Planning, Projects and Engagement, develop and maintain health planning frameworks and processes to ensure the development, management and implementation of service plans.
4. Ensure that the development, dissemination and use of health-planning policy accords with Agency policy, including internal and external activities involving the Agency and relevant health system stakeholders.
5. Prepare reports, briefings, submissions and discussion papers to support Agency service planning and for senior management, the Minister and Cabinet and other stakeholders as required.

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

The Health Planning Team:

Health Planning works collaboratively across the whole of the Tasmanian health system on reform programs to improve service delivery and improve the health and wellbeing of Tasmanians now and into the future. Health Planning delivers evidence-based planning to meet the health needs of the Tasmanian population and supports the development of contemporary models of care.   

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: $124,371 - $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:

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications

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

• 524752 Principal Policy Officer Band 7 (July 2023) CSU.pdf
• 524752 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 

Sophie Fitzgerald

Position: Statewide Manager - Strategic Planning, Projects and Engagement 
Phone:  (03) 6166 3***
E-mail: ***************@health.tas.gov.au

Important information

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