Senior Program Officer (517965)

Tasmanian Government; Hobart; Hybrid; AUD 112,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health in Tasmania is seeking a policy and program specialist to work with Commonwealth-funded aged care services. The role focuses on developing and delivering reform initiatives within the Tasmanian Health Service, aligning with the Aged Care Act 2024 and related programs.

The successful candidate will manage contracts, influence stakeholders, and contribute to reforms across health, aged care and disability services in the southern region.

Qualifications

• Significant expertise in policy and service development.
• Strong data and financial analysis experience.
• Proven ability to research, evaluate and review programs.

Responsibilities

• Meet contractual requirements from the Australian Government.
• Contribute to aged care reform initiatives within Tasmanian Health Service.
• Support planning, risk management and resource coordination in a changing environment.

Skills

policy development

data analysis

financial analysis

research

evaluation

project management

change management

communication

Job description

Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - Aged Care Reform Unit

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 01 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Sunday 1 November, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 6

$111,754 to $126,579 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Join a dynamic reform team delivering community care initiatives, managing programs and partnerships, and shaping better outcomes across aged care, health and disability services.

The Team

The Aged Care Reform Unit works at a statewide level to support the care and services delivered by the Tasmanian Health Service to older Tasmanians. The Unit works strategically in supporting operational areas to deliver Commonwealth funded aged care Services and to implement the Aged Care Reforms from the new Aged Care Act 2024.

The Role

This role works with the Commonwealth funded aged care services within the Tasmanian Health Service to meet contractual requirements from the Australian Government.

You will need

• Significant expertise and experience in policy and service development, data and financial analysis, research, evaluation and review.
• Proven project and/or change management skills including planning, managing risk, coordinating resources, interpersonal relations, time management and the ability to influence people.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of program management and understanding of the aged care programmes in these contexts.
• Demonstrated capacity to effectively contribute to a high performing team, including the ability to be adaptable and flexible to achieve results in an environment of change, ambiguity and pressure.
• Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills including the ability to write complex documents within short timeframes under minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively represent the organisation with the authority to successfully negotiate and conclude outcomes that meet the specific requirements and program and service delivery objectives.

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 can join our 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.

$111,754 to $126,579 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

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

As required by the Aged Care Act, occupants of this role may be required to undertake a conviction check assessment every 12 months

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

*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information

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

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 6

$111,754 to $126,579 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Join a dynamic reform team delivering community care initiatives, managing programs and partnerships, and shaping better outcomes across aged care, health and disability services.

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 6

$111,754 to $126,579 per annum

• 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.