Recruitment Officer

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the People and Culture team within the Department of Health (DoH) — Tasmania's largest and most dynamic government agency. You'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment where your growth is encouraged through hands-on experience in recruitment, as well as access to ongoing training and development.

The role offers the chance to build meaningful relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and contribute to impactful work across the department.

The Role:

As a member of Human Resource Services, perform multiple and diverse tasks associated with recruitment processes for the DoH you will:

• Provide advice and assistance to managers and staff on a diverse range of human resource services, specifically those associated with recruitment matters.
• Manage and monitor recruitment processes to ensure selections are undertaken in a timely manner; liaise with managers and selection panels to ensure timely completion and submission of selection reports and job requests.
• Prepare recruitment related correspondence, process instruments of appointment and assist with recruitment and vacancy filling requests in accordance with established processes and procedures.
• Assist with establishment maintenance.
• Actively participate in staff training and development and continuous quality improvement 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:

fixed term, full time, day worker, position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing ASAP until 20 September 2026

*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: $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

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development
• 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

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:

• Generic HR Services Officer Band 3 (July 2023)

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep

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.

Eleesha Chandler

Talent Acquisition Consultant

Email address:

Applications Close:11:55pm Sunday 5 October 2025

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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.