Principal Policy Officer

Policy, Planning & Regulation, Government - State (Government & Defence)

Full time

$124,371 to $130,905 per annum +11% superannuation

• Undertake and/or coordinate complex work and major statewide projects relevant to Hospitals and Primary Care.
• Scrutinise, research, investigate and analyse proposals and other issues of relevance to the Deputy Secretary and provide high level advice, develop proposals and options and put forward recommendations.
• Provide high level advice and assistance to the Deputy Secretary, relevant Ministers, the Secretary, other Deputy Secretaries and other senior staff in relation to the Office of the Deputy Secretary and the efficient and effective discharge of the Deputy Secretary’s functions.
• Provide high level strategic advice and support to the Deputy Secretary on diverse and complex issues and nominated projects and priorities.
• Develop and maintain governance frameworks and supporting policies and procedures to manage the Deputy Secretary’s obligations, including delegations, authorisations, appointments and approvals, in consultation with the Department of Health (DoH) Legal Services Unit.

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

Details of Appointment

Permanent, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours may 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.

Salary: $124,371 to $130,905 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Relevant qualification from a recognised institution or equivalent experience

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.

Applications close: Wednesday, 22 May 2024 at 11:55pm

Public Health Services works to improve and protect the health and wellbeing for all Tasmanians.

We work with many people and organisations across a wide range of areas and at all levels of government to:

protect Tasmanians from public and environmental health hazards

prevent and reduce chronic (long-term) conditions at the population level

help people achieve their best possible health.

We assess and manage public health risks including environmental health, radiation protection and communicable diseases.

We also monitor the health status of Tasmanians to help inform decision-making and health priorities.

We work by setting polices and delivering or funding programs that aim to improve rates of physical activity and good nutrition, ensure healthy environments, and reduce the harms from tobacco.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.

Public Health Services works to improve and protect the health and wellbeing for all Tasmanians.

We work with many people and organisations across a wide range of areas and at all levels of government to:

protect Tasmanians from public and environmental health hazards

prevent and reduce chronic (long-term) conditions at the population level

help people achieve their best possible health.

We assess and manage public health risks including environmental health, radiation protection and communicable diseases.

We also monitor the health status of Tasmanians to help inform decision-making and health priorities.

We work by setting polices and delivering or funding programs that aim to improve rates of physical activity and good nutrition, ensure healthy environments, and reduce the harms from tobacco.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.

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