Project Officer (528619) Multiple Vacancies

Under the broad direction of the Manager Strategic HR Projects, the Project Officer will work within the Directorate to deliver high level project support; draft documentation and implement projects aligned with the Directorate’s strategic policy agenda; and provide guidance to the Manager Strategic HR Projects and other team members as required.

The role:

• Project Management and Stakeholder Engagement: Project manage and implement strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with internal and external stakeholders for the successful delivery of project outcomes.
• Policy Alignment and Risk Management: Provide support and coordination to ensure that project activities adhere to Agency policies, core business functions, and relevant legislation. This includes identifying risks, issues, and supporting meetings and negotiations.
• Complex Issue Resolution: Provide high-level advice on complex and contentious issues that impact or are impacted by project activities. Contribute to the development of solutions for these issues.
• Stakeholder Relationship Management: Establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders to support the achievement of positive outcomes for the business unit.
• Document Preparation: Prepare high-level correspondence, reports, project documentation, and submissions for senior management, the Minister, 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 team: 

• Bring your skills, experience and positive approach at both a team and organisational level to lead, motivate and manage people in a role where you can genuinely make a difference.

• Health HR is the biggest and growing People and Culture team in Tasmania.  The environment is fast-paced and ever changing as we provide services to support the Tasmanian public health system.  

• We offer the opportunity to be part of a truly transformational change that will affect the entire state service.  

Details of Appointment

Multiple Fixed term, full time and part time, day worker positions working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 30 June 2025

*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:  Statewide

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

Salary: $104,756 to $118,730 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 Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Relevant qualification from a recognised institute or equivalent experience

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

Applicant Guide

For more information 

Tina Psereckis 

Project Manager, Rostering 
Phone: 0431 503 ***

Important information

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