Group Director

Overview

The Team: you will be joining is the Statewide Mental Health Services Executive Leadership team. This is a dynamic, experienced team that works collaboratively to develop, deliver and evaluate policies, programs and initiatives within SMHS. The team influences service and strategic directions in Tasmania to ensure 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 while being sustainable, accessible, safe and of high quality.

The Role

Outline the key duties/responsibilities 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, 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 the ability to effectively manage financial, human, physical and information resources, monitor effectiveness and efficiency, and 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.

Details about 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. The DOH oversees various hospitals across the state, including Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Tasmania offers a high quality lifestyle with opportunities to engage with the community through the health system.

Details of appointment

Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

• 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. 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 – access to 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 (clinical, public health, business administration, health science or human services), 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. It is the employee's responsibility to keep registration/licences current and to advise the Employer if circumstances change, including if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information about pre-employment checks.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

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. 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 related to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria is not required.

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the designated contact person for detailed vacancy information. Name: Catherine Schofield
Phone: 0400 583 557
Email: catherine.schofield@dhhs.tas.gov.au

What it is like working at the Department of Health

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Respecting diversity is foundational to all we do. We encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

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