Business Support Officer

Department of Health
Infrastructure
Infra - Business Support

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 12 October, 2025 11:55 PM

Sunday 12 October, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 3

$73,811 to $79,779 per annum

Employment type:

Full Time

Region:

South

Location:

The Business Support Officer is expected to provide efficient and effective administrative and clerical support to the broader Infrastructure Group, which consists of approximately 130 staff across the State, that enhances service delivery and contributes to the successful delivery of the infrastructure projects and programs.

The Team:

The Infrastructure Group is responsible for:

- the planning, delivery and management and maintenance of the Department of Health’s existing health assets
- a significant capital works program to upgrade existing facilities or build new facilities and
- the management of commercial arrangements including property and vehicle leases, contract development, tendering and procurement.

The Business Support Officer is expected to provide efficient and effective administrative and clerical support to the broader Infrastructure Group, which consists of approximately 130 staff across the State, that enhances service delivery and contributes to the successful delivery of the infrastructure projects and programs.

The Role:

- Proven experience in, and an understanding of, the provision of administrative and clerical support in a demanding senior management environment with the proven capacity to work effectively under pressure and meet identified timelines in undertaking a wide range of administrative duties.
- Well-developed information technology skills including knowledge of Agency software applications, the ability to use corporate records management applications and the Microsoft Office suite of programs.
- Sound knowledge of basic accounting / financial procedures and skills and experience using financial information systems.

You will need:

- Proven experience in, and an understanding of, the provision of administrative and clerical support in a demanding senior management environment with the proven capacity to work effectively under pressure and meet identified timelines in undertaking a wide range of administrative duties.
- Well-developed information technology skills including knowledge of Agency software applications, the ability to use corporate records management applications and the Microsoft Office suite of programs.
- Sound knowledge of basic accounting / financial procedures and skills and experience using financial information systems.

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.

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:$73,811 to $79,779 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

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

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.

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.

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence 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 Tasmania

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.

- Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
- Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
- Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.

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