Policy and Project Support Officer

The Team:
Working with a team of highly skilled administrative staff and clinicians within the Department of Health (DoH) Tasmania, the Clinical Quality, Regulation and Accreditation (CQRA) Group consolidates the provision of specialist advice to the Secretary and portfolio Ministers on clinical governance, quality improvement, licencing, regulation and accreditation of health facilities, clinical practice and clinical care provision, credentialing of health professionals, approvals of new devices, technologies and interventions, health professional discipline-specific matters and workforce issues.

The Role

• The Policy and Project Officer works under direction of the CQRA Manager Strategy and Reform and will play a key role in coordinating the timely preparation and provision of high-quality briefings and reports regarding CQRA policy, workforce, research, quality improvement, innovation, legislative, regulatory, and project implementation issues.
• Provide project support to the CQRA team through the administration and coordination of several concurrent project activities associated with planning, monitoring, research, quality improvement, and innovation including collation of information and preparation of reports.
• Provide executive and secretariat support to CQRA and State-wide committees, as required.

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, day Worker position working 76 hours per fortnight/as and when required, commencing as soon as possible until

21 September 2026.

Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

Classification:
Salary
$81,915 - $94,263 per annum (pro rata) + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.
• 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 vacancies.

Eligibility:
Under particular circumstances employees may be required to undertake a new conviction check.

Statement of Duties and any associated documents
You are encouraged to speak with the contact person once you have familiarised yourself with the Statement of Duties and any associated documents. This will assist you to prepare an application more aligned with our specific needs.

• Policy and Project Support Officer Band4 (WORD)

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide (WORD)

How To Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures 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 specifics of the role and selection criteria contained in the attached Statement of Duties.

A separate statement addressing each individual selection criteria is not required.

Please Note

• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Contact Person
Name: Peter Boyles

Position: CQRA Manager Strategy and Reform

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The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We are united by our shared purpose and model our CARE Values through our interactions with one another, our patients, our clients and the Tasmanian community.