Project Officer - Service Development and Operational Support (523133)


Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - MH & Statewide Services
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Position details

Applications close:

AEST

Award/Classification:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 6

Employment type:

Part Time

Region:

South

Location:

Level 2, 2 Terry St, Glenorchy

Job description:

Click to find out more about our exciting opportunity as a Project Officer! You'll provide a high level of advice, manage a range of projects and develop relationships with stakeholders.

The Role:

The Project Officer - Service Development and Operational Support will:

  • Coordinate and manage a range of projects designed to support service delivery and achieve objectives of the Statewide Mental Health Service (SMHS).
  • Provide high level advice on project development and implementation, risk analysis, policy development, communication and evaluation.
  • Contribute to the planning and development of SMHS.
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders to support the implementation of project activities.
  • Lead and support policy or project working parties.

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

The Team:

  • Be part of a small, dynamic team
  • Our focus is on excellence in supporting our mental health services 
  • Our objective is to continually improve on the services we deliver

Details of Appointment

Permanent part time, day worker position working 38 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

$104,756 - $118,730 pro-rata, per annum and our Employer 11.5% 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:
  • crimes of violence
  • sex related offences
  • serious drug offences
  • 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, please contact

Jack Saward
Senior Project Officer | Safety & Quality

Phone: 0457 112 024
E-mail: jacqueline.saward@ths.tas.gov.au 

Important information

The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you.  It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.

To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details

The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.

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  2. Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
  3. Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.