Manager - Office of the Deputy Secretary (527743)

The Team:

Contribute to the effective and efficient management and coordination of the office of the Deputy Secretary Hospitals and Primary Care providing information, operational and project support, and guidance on emerging issues of relevance. Provide high-level analysis and advice on strategic policy, Government and Ministerial interaction, and risk issues including monitoring of strategic projects across Hospitals and Primary Care.

The Role:

Provide high level and specialised expertise in contemporary project management principles and practices to develop, coordinate and implement projects or programs of work, strategies, and initiatives that improve policies, procedures, processes, and Statewide systems.

Prepare and maintain project and procurement documentation, including project plans, budgets, technical and business requirements, minutes and action plans, 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.

Provide high level advice and assistance to the Deputy Secretary, relevant Ministers, the Secretary, other Deputy Secretaries and other senior staff in relation to the Office of the Deputy Secretary and the efficient and effective discharge of the Deputy Secretary's functions.

You will need to:

• Provide leadership, supervision, direction and, coordination to the Office of the Deputy Secretary HPC to ensure high quality correspondence, briefing material and documentation.
• Assist in coordinating the workflow and functions of the Office of the Deputy Secretary HPC and other HPC officers as required, including research and the preparation of briefings, ministerial correspondence, quality control and responses to sensitive or confidential business and operational issues, submissions and replies to correspondence as required.
• Develop, establish and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders on a broad range of operational and business issues impacting on the Deputy Secretary and Executive teams' responsibilities. This includes 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.
  
  

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

Details of appointment:

Permanent full time, day worker, 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: $139,470 to $148,863 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
  
  

Salary Packaging:

You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• 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:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Relevant qualification from a recognised Tertiary institution or equivalent experience
  
  

Position Features:

Intrastate travel may be required

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:

• Manager - Office of the Deputy Secretary HPC Band 8 (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.

• Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
  
  

For more information:

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

Name: Kathryn Kerstan

Position: Executive Support Officer - Office of Deputy Secretary

Phone number: (03) 6165 8537

Email address: kathryn.kerstan@ths.tas.gov.au

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