Manager Disability Services Policy and Programs (545127)

Department of Health, Tasmania; Hobart; On-site; AUD 144,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Leave entitlements

Fitness Passport

Job summary

The Department of Health Tasmania is seeking a Manager Disability Services Policy and Programs to provide strategic leadership for planning, implementation and review of complex, whole-of-government initiatives and policy at state and national levels.

The role requires translating policy objectives into practical implementation plans, coordinating cross-agency activities and driving delivery of disability policy commitments.

Qualifications

• Experience providing strategic policy advice on major reform initiatives
• Strong management and leadership skills to direct priorities and resources
• Understanding of health and disability services within Tasmania
• Refer to Statement of Duties to address selection criteria

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for planning, implementation and review of complex, whole-of-government initiatives
• Translate policy objectives into practical implementation plans across agencies
• Drive delivery of Government policy initiatives under Disability Rights, Inclusion and Safeguarding Act 2024

Skills

Strategic policy advice

Change management / program leadership

Leadership and organisational skills

Health service delivery knowledge

Job description

The Team

The Disability Services and Reform team in System Management and Reform is responsible for overseeing national and state priorities and initiatives, commissioning, funding and planning to implement whole-of-government system projects and reform in disability services.

The Role

The Manager Disability Services Policy and Programs provides strategic leadership and has primary responsibility for planning, implementation, development and review of complex, whole-of-government initiatives and policy at state and national levels, including the development and implementation of new Australian Government policy directions and reforms.

The Manager is accountable for translating policy objectives into practical implementation plans, coordinating cross-agency activities, and driving the successful delivery of Government policy initiatives and commitments, including those under the Disability Rights, Inclusion and Safeguarding Act 2024.

You will need

• Demonstrated experience providing strategic policy advice and management of complex and major reform initiatives and system-wide change programs and reporting processes within complex and politically sensitive environments.
• Highly developed management, leadership and organisational skills, including the ability to lead work programs, allocate priorities and resources, and deliver high-quality outputs across multiple competing demands priorities within stringent timeframes.
• Strong understanding of health service delivery, disability services or related human services within Tasmania across the public and community sector.
• 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

Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you are able to join the team!

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.

Salary

$144,169 to $153,844 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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

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

Eligibility

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.

Statement of Duties

• 545127 Manager Disability Services Policy and Programs B8 (Sep 2026).docx

Application Guide

• Applicant Guide.docx

For more information

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

Ingrid Ganley

Director Disability Services and Reform

[e-mail]

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