Project and Policy Officer (525306) multiple vacancies

Job Description:

The Role:

• Support the CHaPS Nursing Director and CHaPS Executive in achieving agreed objectives and outcomes through undertaking strategic projects as required.
  
  
• Coordinate and undertake the development and implementation of all aspects of assigned projects including policy development, eCHaPS System Change and evaluation of education and workforce policies.
  
  
• Maintain high-level knowledge of national and international trends in Child Health, Family Violence and Early Child Development policy directions and best practice models and identify and investigate implications of these developments for Tasmanian services, developing appropriate strategies in consultation with key stakeholders.
  
  
• Provide specialist advice and support to CHaPS Executive and staff in contemporary project planning management principles and methodologies and best practice techniques.
  
  
• Undertake research and analysis and compile documentation including high level briefings, reports, plans, business documentation, submissions and correspondence for senior management and the Secretary.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The Team:

As a member of the Child Health and Parenting Service (CHaPS) team, working in collaboration with CHaPS Executive, Leadership teams and CHaPS staff, the Project and Policy Officer leads and supports the development and review of high-level strategic policy analysis relevant to assigned projects.

Details of Appointment:

Permanent, full time, part time, day work position working up to76 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:

$ 101,705 to 115,272 per annum + 10.5% superannuation

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

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Current Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience

• Current Driver’s Licence

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:

• 525118, 525306 Project and Policy Officer Band 6 (Jan 2023) HR23 WWCR.pdf
• 525118, 525306 Project and Policy Officer Band 6 (Jan 2023) HR23 WWCR .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)

Eleanor Hodge
A/ADON Clinical Service Integration
Phone: 0457 207 486
E-mail: [email protected]

Important Information:

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