Senior Project Officer (528000)

The role:

• In consultation with the Director – Population Screening and Cancer Prevention (PS&CP), and other managers as and when required, provide best practice project management services.
• Prepare and maintain project and procurement documentation, including project plans, budgets, tenders, technical and business requirements, in accordance with the Department’s Project Management Framework and Government Procurement Guidelines.
• Initiate and undertake high level research, investigations and analysis in cooperation with others to deliver required project outputs and outcomes, including preparing any relevant briefs, submissions, reports and communications.
• Develop, establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders. This including being sensitive to a range of needs while delivering agreed changes or project outcomes as well as planning and/or leading stakeholder engagement and communication activities.
• Provide high level specialised advice on, and attend to, complex and contentious issues either impacting on or impacted by the delivery of project activities and contribute to the development of solutions, providing options and recommendations.

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

Details of Appointment

Fixed term, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 31 December 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: Hobart, Tasmania

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

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

• 528000 Senior Project Officer Band 6 (July 2023) CSU.pdf
• 528000 Senior Project Officer Band 6 (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

Bethany Garie

Project Manager
Phone: (03) 6166 2866
E-mail: bethany.garie@ths.tas.gov.au

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