Executive Support Officer

Department of Health, Tasmania; Hobart; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 98,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Department of Health, Tasmania is seeking an Executive Support Officer to provide high-level executive and administrative support to the Group Director ADS and statewide directorate.

This fixed-term, part-time role is based in New Town, Tasmania, offering a pro rata salary range of $85,196 to $97,915 per annum with salary packaging and professional development benefits. Applications close 18 October 2026; contact Darren Turner for more information.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering high-level executive and administrative support in a demanding senior management environment.
• Well-developed organisational and research skills, with ability to set priorities and manage competing workload.
• Ability to exercise initiative, judgement, sensitivity and discretion in a senior management context.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive and administrative support to the Group Director and Statewide Speciality Director ADS.
• Support the efficient delivery of business activities and processes for the ADS.

Skills

Executive support

Organisational skills

Research skills

Decision making

Job description

Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - MH & Statewide Services

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 18 October, 2026 11:55 PM

Sunday 18 October, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 4

$85,196 to $97,915 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, part-time

Region:

South

Location:

Clive Hamilton Building

As a member of the Office of the Group Director ADS, based in New Town, Tasmania, the Executive Support Officer demonstrates a high degree of initiative and confidentiality, and is the primary point of contact for the Office.

The Team

The Alcohol and Drug Service (ADS) is a state-wide service across Tasmania. We provide programs and treatment to help with alcohol, tobacco, and other drug issues.

ADS provides services that include intake and assessment, case management and coordination of care, withdrawal management, relapse prevention, secondary consultation, brief intervention, counselling, group work and therapy, health promotion, information and community education. ADS also provides a variety of programs, interventions, and treatment services:

• Community teams – counselling and treatment service

As a member of the Office of the Group Director ADS, based in New Town, Tasmania, the Executive Support Officer demonstrates a high degree of initiative and confidentiality, and is the primary point of contact for the Office. The Executive Support Officer will:

• Provide a high level of executive and administrative support to the Group Director and Statewide Speciality Director ADS.
• Support the efficient and effective delivery of business activities and processes for the ADS.

You will need

• Proven experience and understanding of the provision of high-level executive and administrative support in a demanding senior management environment.
• Well-developed organisational and research skills, together with the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, manage a diverse and often competing workload to achieve desired outcomes within an environment subject to continuous change.
• Ability to exercise initiative, judgement, sensitivity, and discretion, including the ability to interpret and analyse information and recommend or decide on appropriate action within a senior management environment.

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

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment

Fixed term part time, day worker position, working 60.8 hours per fortnight, commencing 1 January 2027until 30 June 2028.

*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, part time, and casual vacancies.

$85,196 to $97,915 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025

Salary Packaging

You’ll have access to salary package 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 and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

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

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Darren Turner
Position: Group Director - Alcohol and Drug Services
Phone number: [phone]
Email address: [e-mail]

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 4

$85,196 to $97,915 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, part-time

Region:

South

Location:

Clive Hamilton Building

As a member of the Office of the Group Director ADS, based in New Town, Tasmania, the Executive Support Officer demonstrates a high degree of initiative and confidentiality, and is the primary point of contact for the Office.

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 4

$85,196 to $97,915 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, part-time

Region:

South

Location:

Clive Hamilton Building

As a member of the Office of the Group Director ADS, based in New Town, Tasmania, the Executive Support Officer demonstrates a high degree of initiative and confidentiality, and is the primary point of contact for the Office.

• Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
• Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
• Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.