Program Support Officer (517258)

Job Description:

The Role:

• Undertake and conduct research, investigation, and analysis, either individually or in conjunction with senior staff, on issues concerning service improvement programs, project and service design initiatives to support informed decision making, planning and approaches to operational matters.
• Provide high-level secretarial support to senior staff in relation to activities and initiatives including the preparation of correspondence, reports and/or briefing notes on issues relating to palliative care service development and improvement in accordance with policy and governance requirements.
• Develop, establish, and maintain clear communication and consultation with team members and key stakeholders ensuring prompt advice, guidance, and support on both routine and complex issues associated with the initiation, coordination, implementation, reporting and monitoring of programs and projects.
• Actively facilitate, disseminate, and monitor efficient and effective flow of quality information and documentation including actioning strategies and systems as appropriate to ensure effective information management, compliance and conformity with processes, relevant regulations and other guideline material.

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

The Team:

Palliative and End of Life Care is a small, dynamic team in the Health Planning Business Unit that works with the Tasmanian Health Service and other partners to improve palliative care services and outcomes in Tasmania.

Details of Appointment:

Fixed Term, full time, day worker, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible for a twelve month period.

*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:

Launceston, Tasmania

Salary:

$77,213 to $88,851 per annum + 10.5% superannuation

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

Eligibility:

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:

• 517258 Program Support Officer Band 4 (Jan 2023) HR23 (1).pdf
• 517258 Program Support Officer Band 4 (Jan 2023) HR23 (3).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:

Ian Bell

Service Innovation Manager
(03) 6777 4293
[email protected]

Important Information:

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