Executive Support Officer

The Team
Subacute, Aged & Community Services is located within the stream structure of Hospitals South. This stream manages inpatient, community services and rural hospitals in the south of Tasmania. All services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce and the Tasmanian community.
The Role
The role of the Executive Support Officer is to support the efficient operation of the Sub Acute Aged and Community Services Stream (SAACS) through the provision of efficient and confidential support to the Nursing Director, Clinical Director, and broader leadership team. This includes high-level executive, administrative and secretarial support encompassing the preparation, coordination, and management of confidential documentation and managing competing priorities.
You will need
Provide high-level executive support to the Nursing Director, Clinical Director, and Leadership Team of Sub Acute Aged and Community Services (SAACS) Stream, including managing email workflow, diary management, scheduling appointments, organising meeting requirements, collation of papers, and preparing and handling highly confidential, politically sensitive, and complex documentation and enquiries.
Provide a high-level reception service ensuring sensitivity and confidentiality for routine and complex issues relating to the SAACS Stream and undertake follow up action as required.
Contribute to the efficient and effective workflow and sharing of information by assisting with and providing a single focal point for incoming and outgoing high-level communications and documentation for the SAACS Stream including contracts, business cases, minutes, ministerial, and establishment variations.
Selection Criteria and Documentation
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 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. Hours are negotiable 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 and Benefits
Salary:
$81,915 to $94,263 per annum. Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.
Salary Packaging:
You'll have access to salary packaging a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
Professional development
A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support
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.
Documents for download
Statement of Duties and associated documents:
Executive Support Officer – SAACS Band 4 (JMarch 2024) CSU.docx
Application Guide:
Department of Health – Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx
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 is not required.
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the designated contact person for details about the vacancy. Ann Allanby, Nursing Director - Sub Acute, Aged and Community Services, 6166 8200,
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