The Team:

The Statewide Operational Planning Unit (SOPU) was established in late-2023 with a primary focus of supporting operational business units as a centralised platform. With core functions including roster maintenance, recruitment, leave planning and establishment management, the SOPU will deliver statewide oversight and consistency for all strategies ensuring efficiency and alignment with operational needs

The Role:

Provide quality 7- day rostering services and business support to the unit manager, including liaising with frontline staff, managers and relevant industrial representatives.

Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with Managers and other senior staff to ensure the provision of high quality, effective services relating to rosters and reporting.

You will need to

• Contribute to the preparation and maintenance of rosters for the Operational business units, including entering leave data and, staff absences
• Assist in ensuring roster projections are in line with Ambulance Tasmania Award rostering provisions.
• Provide assistance to Operational business units by supporting tasks such as rostering, updating establishments, and assisting with recruitment as required.

Details of appointment: General Stream, Band 3

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

*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: $73,811 to $79,779 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

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:

• Generic Workforce Support Officer Band 3 (April 2024) CSU (1).docx

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 agencies will not be accepted for this role

*only Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role

For more information:

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

Name: Vanessa Seabourne
Position: Manager
Email address: [email protected]

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