Senior Project Officer

The Team:

Provides leadership in the planning, development and implementation of the recommendations related to Statewide Mental Health Services (SMHS) Alcohol and Other Drugs (AoD) Sector Reform.

Supports the organisational change development, implementation and review of frameworks, policies, systems, and processes that support the key project deliverables to be achieved within the identified target dates.

Provides definitive high-level strategic advice to a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

The Role:

• Actively contribute to various meetings, be a positive role model and advocate for reform.
• Collaborate with and support other SMHS Reform Project Officers to ensure that the delivery of strategic reform programs is consistent and integrated across SMHS.
• Develop highly effective and productive relationships and manage networks with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Undertake specific project management functions associated the SMHS Reform Program in a health services environment including AoD system linkages with external agencies.

You will need to:

• Provide high level advice and contribute to the formulation of strategies, plans, policies, systems, and processes for the development of evidence-based service delivery frameworks for the AoD sector in accordance with the project plan and relevant legislation, Government policy, contemporary practice, and quality guidelines.
• Provide leadership, establish goals and strategies, and drive the implementation and ongoing management of the AoD Sector Reform initiatives associated with the project.
• Undertake the preparation and provision of high-level briefings and advice regarding strategy, policy and regulation issues associated with the AoD Sector Reformproject including the implications for SMHS and the broader reform program.

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 position, working 76hours 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:$128,102 to $134,832 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:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline

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:

• Senior Project Officer - AOD Reform Band 7 (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:Frances Hall
Position:Manager Mental Health Strategy and Reform
Phone number: (03) 6166 1596
Email address:frances.hall@ths.tas.gov.au

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