Group Director

The Team:you will be joining is the Statewide Mental Health Services Executive Leadership team.

This is a dynamic, experienced passionate team that works collaboratively to develop, deliver and evaluate policies, programs and initiatives within SMHS that influence service and strategic directions in Tasmania ensuring that mental health across the age continuum, alcohol and drug, forensic mental health and correctional primary health services are delivered with a strong consumer and carer focus whilst being sustainable, accessible, safe and of a high quality.

The Role: Outline the key duties/responsibility of the role to be detailed by the hiring manager.

You will need: Demonstrated high level knowledge and understanding of the national and State policy frameworks and operations, coupled with extensive experience and proven expertise in the design, management and implementation of services, programs, and initiatives.

Demonstrated ability to provide a high standard of leadership in a complex, professional work environment with proven leadership qualities including the capacity to impart vision, lead and motivate others to gain cooperation and establish long-term strategic goals.

Demonstrated senior high-level management skills including a demonstrated ability to effectively manage financial, human, physical and information resources and to monitor effectiveness and efficiency and to apply contemporary management techniques within a geographically dispersed service or organisation of similar complexity.

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

Why Tasmania: The Department of Health (DOH) Tasmania provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites, as well the DOH oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle.

Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients.

It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work and on your doorstep, while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment: Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.notwithstanding hours to 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, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $170,409 to $188,400 per annum.

Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022 Benefits available to eligible candidates: Professional development and accelerated pathways.

Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

A tertiary qualification or degree in a relevant discipline which may include a clinical, public health, business administration, health science or human services field, and/or extensive experience in the management and delivery of health services, particularly mental health and/or alcohol, drug, and forensic services Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment.

It is the employee's responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change.

This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties: Group Director - Mental Health Reform Services - Band 9 (word)Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide (word)How to apply: Apply Online.

Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that 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.

A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Catherine Schofield Phone number: 0400 583 557 Email address: catherine.schofield@dhhs.tas.gov.au What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health.

Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to TasmaniaMake It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle One Health Podcast - Spotify One Health Podcast - Apple Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do.

This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation.

We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

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