Senior Program Officer (517965)

Department of Health, Tasmania; Hobart; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Leave entitlements

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Department of Health Tasmania is seeking an experienced Senior Officer to work with Commonwealth funded aged care services within the Tasmanian Health Service to meet contractual requirements from the Australian Government.

Permanent full-time position based in Tasmania with 76 hours per fortnight; role involves policy development, program management and stakeholder engagement to drive reform under Aged Care Act 2024.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Meet contractual requirements from the Australian Government.
• Work with Commonwealth funded aged care services within the Tasmanian Health Service to support reforms.

Skills

Policy & service development

Data & financial analysis

Project / change management

Program management

Verbal & written communication

Negotiation & influencing

Job description

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.

Salary

$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

Eligibility

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.

Statement of Duties:

• Generic Senior Program Officer Band6 (May 2026) 0003.docx

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.docx

For more information

Name: Emma Fitzpatrick

Position: Group Director - Intermediate Care

Phone number: 0404 758 944

Email address: [e-mail]

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