Senior Communications Officer (528144)

The role:

This is a senior role within the Department of Health (DoH) Communications team requiring advanced knowledge and experience of media and communications and the ability to lead activities which have a positive effect on organisational outcomes and strategic objectives within and beyond the team.

The Senior Communications Officer plays a key role in the development, delivery and evaluation of internal and external communications for DoH, including pro-active and reactive media, communications strategies, stakeholder relations and issues management. 

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

• Provide specialist media and communications advice and activities to ensure information about services and programs across Health are communicated to key stakeholders and the Tasmanian public.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide high level communication support and direction to stakeholders and senior Executives across Health.
• Build proactive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders including media organisations, executives, clinical leaders and managers to assess and respond to a varied range of media and communication requirements within a busy and reactive environment.

Details of Appointment

Fixed term full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 5 June 2026.

*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:

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

Darren Nugent

Manager - Strategic Communications 
0477 176 ***

Important information

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