Policy and Project Officer

The Team:
This role is part of the Child Safety and Wellbeing Service, which sits within the Department of Health under the Office of the Chief Risk Officer – Recovery & Child Safeguarding. The team's purpose is to create and maintain a child-safe culture across all health services, ensuring children and young people feel safe, are safe, and can actively participate in decisions affecting their health.

The team:

• Implements the Child Safety and Wellbeing Framework, embedding the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and the Tasmanian Child and Youth Safe Standards.
• Develops, monitors, and reviews policies and procedures to safeguard children and young people.
• Leads engagement initiatives, including projects that involve children and young people, and supports advisory groups such as the Children and Young People Advisory Group (CYPAG).
• Works collaboratively across health services to promote best practice, compliance, and continuous improvement in child safety.

The environment is dynamic, collaborative, and values-driven, with a strong focus on policy development, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement to improve outcomes for children and young people in Tasmania.

The Role:
The Policy and Project Officer will:

• Contribute significantly to the efficient and effective operation of the Child Safety and Wellbeing Service in the development, implementation and monitoring of policies and procedures.
• Undertake a diverse range of project related activities relating to policy, procedures, and administrative systems support.
• Undertake research and analysis to prepare reports relating to child safety and wellbeing key performance indicators and other system information.

You will need to:

• Provide high level analysis of current administrative systems and policies and procedures to ensure consistency and currency to review, reform and improve operations and services for the unit.
• Undertake qualitative and quantitative research, including collecting, analysing, and interpreting data and preparing reports in relation to policy and procedures and administrative systems, maintain an accurate and comprehensive record keeping system that supports continuous service improvement and delivery of services.
• Coordinate and manage project related work, liaising closely with key stakeholders to build and maintain positive and productive working relationships by providing innovative options for consideration on matters relating to policy and procedures and administrative systems.

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 Tasmania 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. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

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 while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:
Fixed term full time day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing 5 January 2026 until 30 September 2027.

• 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:
$98,255 to $103,069 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:

• 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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Current Working with Children Registration or Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People

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:

• Policy and Project Officer - CS&W Band 5 (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: Barbara Moerd

Position: Principal Policy Officer- Child Safety and Wellbeing Service

Email address:

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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.