Executive Support Officer

Provide high-level executive, secretarial and administrative support to the Chief Executive Hospitals North West (CEHNW). As a member of the Office of CEHNW, demonstrate a high degree of initiative and confidentiality and be the primary point of contact for the Office. You will need: Provide a single focal point for incoming and outgoing high‑level communications and documentation for Hospitals North West, contributing to the efficient and effective workflow and sharing of information across the Department of Health, Office of the Secretary, and the Minister's Office Input and maintain information via the Department’s electronic document tracking and reference systems, contributing to the efficient and effective workflow and sharing of information. Provide high‑level direct executive support to the CEHNW, including managing email workflow, electronic diary management, scheduling appointments, organising meeting requirements, collation of papers, and preparing and handling highly confidential, politically sensitive, and complex documentation and enquiries. 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, working up to 76 hours per fortnight commencing from the 19 January 2026. 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: $81,915 to $94,263 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022. 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. 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: Executive Support Officer Band 4 (Sept 2023) CSU.PDF Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx How to apply: Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1‑2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required. 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. Name: Rebecca Heron-Dowling Position: Project Manager Email address: 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 Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle One Health Podcast - Spotify One Health Podcast - Apple Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr