Senior Project and Policy Officer (522578)

 

Main characteristics

Location

Hobart, Tasmania

Company

Department of Health

Salary

$97,266 to $110,374 per annum + 10% superannuation

Employment type

Full time

Category

Government & Defence

Job summary

Applicants are advised that in accordance with Tasmanian Public Health Directions, all employees of the Department of Health must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This step is critical in protecting both our health workforce and vulnerable Tasmanians in our care.

The Area/Team:

The Strategy, Information Management and Governance Office (SIMGO) within Health ICT are a multi-disciplinary team of information and data specialists that provide strategic direction for information governance and management practice.

We engage with stakeholders, colleagues and clients to help solve business problems, and overcome information challenges to deliver improved health and wellbeing outcomes to the Tasmanian community.

The Role:

The Senior Policy and Project Officer role understands the complexity of the information landscape, the importance of communicating concepts and ideas to a broad range of stakeholders in business language, and the criticality of managing expectations to negotiate and deliver mutually beneficial project outcomes.

The successful applicant will have a keen work ethic, a pleasant and confident outlook comfortable communicating at all levels, and a capacity to consistently deliver quality outputs. They will be expected to assume a significant degree of autonomy when required, as well as contribute effectively to joint initiatives as a key senior team member.

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

Position Features:

From time to time, the role may require: Some duties to be undertaken outside normal working hours

Travel between sites to be undertaken

Intra- and/or Interstate travel

Details of Appointment:

Permanent full time day work, 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 six 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

Salary: $97,266 to $110,374 per annum + 10% superannuation

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: Appropriate tertiary qualifications in business management, information management, information systems, ICT project management or related discipline.

Current Drivers Licence.

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a preemployment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted: Conviction checks in the following areas: crimes of violence sex related offences serious drug offences crimes involving dishonesty Identification check Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide and Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria. 522578 Senior Project and Policy Officer Band 6 (May 2022) HR (1).pdf 522578 Senior Project and Policy Officer Band 6 (May 2022) HR (1).docx

Applicant Guide Department of Health - Applicant Guide July 2021.pdf Department of Health - Applicant Guide July 2021.docx

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the blue "Apply now" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing 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 in the Statement of Duties.

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.

For More Information (Contact Officer)

Sam Foster-Davies

Position: Manager Strategy and Capability
Phone: (03) 6166 3990
E-mail: [Apply online]

Important Information

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