Consultant - Workforce Planning and Development (525427)

Job Description:

The role:

• Work with the SMHS in progressing relevant regional priorities in respect to recruitment and retention of staff.
• Consult with relevant stakeholders to support the engagement of health professionals and support staff for SMHS, involving recruitment campaigns, legislative changes and the engagement of regional, national and international applicants.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of relevant employment legislation, policy, protocol and procedures including federal legislation as it relates to immigration and support standardised, legally compliant processes and documentation.
• Manage, develop, implement, monitor and evaluate workforce based projects across SMHS as required with particular focus on ongoing establishment maintenance and review.
• Contribute towards workforce service planning and activities to promote consistency in the delivery of innovative, integrated and accessible services.

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.

*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 and part time vacancies.

Location:

South

Salary:

$92,615 to $97,152 per annum + 10.5% superannuation

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

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Qualification in a relevant field or equivalent experience

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, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

• 525427 Consultant - Workforce Planning and Development Band 5 (Oct 2022) HR22.pdf
• 525427 Consultant - Workforce Planning and Development Band 5 (Oct 2022) HR22.docx

Applicant Guide

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

How to Apply

*Please note that our application process has changed. Refer to the application guide for information on the new application format.

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 attached Statement of Duties.

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.

For more information (Contact Officer)

Vicki Polanowski

Group Director – Mental Health Services South

Phone: 03 6166 0825

E-mail: [email protected]

Important information

The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.

To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details

The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.