Information and Communication Program Officer (527360)

Job Description:

The Team

• The Department of Health Research Governance Office (RGO) is a small team within Clinical Quality Regulation and Accretion unit with a state-wide focus and an ambitious reform agenda. The RGO is seeking a suitably experienced candidate to support the conduct of research and clinical trials whilst maintaining a culture of excellence, safety and quality. This is a fulltime position however parttime or job-share arrangements will be considered. The position location is flexible to be based from the North, North West or South of the state.

The Role:

• The position supports the development and effective implementation of information and communication systems for the electronic management of research and clinical trials with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide system support services and specialised well-reasoned and accurate guidance to stakeholders regarding administrative functions for information and communication systems for the electronic management of research and clinical trials.
• Operational participation in change management relating to system upgrades and implementation.
• Participates in state and national committees, and forums to support the conduct and strategic objectives for research and clinical trials within the Tasmanian publicly funded health service and the broader national research reform agenda.
  
  

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 work position working 76 hours per fortnight commencing from ASAP until 31 December 2024

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of six months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Location:

Hobart

Base Salary: $88,483 to $92,867 per annum + 10.5% superannuation

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2019

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field and/or demonstratable relevant experience
• Previous experience or contemporary knowledge in research and clinical trials and research governance procedures
• Previous experience using information and communication systems for the electronic management of research and clinical trials, but not essential

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
   1. crimes of violence
   2. sex related offences
   3. serious drug offences
   4. crimes involving dishonesty
2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
   
   

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide and Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

• 527360 Info and Communication Program Officer Band 5 (July 2022) HR22.docx
• 527360 Info and Communication Program Officer Band 5 (July 2022) HR22.pdf

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the blue "Apply now" 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 attached Statement of Duties.

Please Note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
• 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.

For More Information

Tanya Harley
Project Coordinator - Research Governance
(03) 6166 0395
[email protected]

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