The Team:

Statewide Mental Health Services (SMHS) delivers care to Tasmanians with mental health conditions.

Further information on the range of services provided within Tasmania’s Mental Health System can be found at: Tasmania’s mental health system | Tasmanian Department of Health.

The Workforce Planning and Development Unit within SMHS, provides statewide recruitment support for permanent, fixed term and locum and agency staff. The role of the Workforce Support Coordinator is to provide recruitment support and assist the Unit to meet its operational and strategic objectives.

The Role:

As part of a high performing and collaborative team the Workforce Support Coordinator will provide highly specialised services for the recruitment of Clinicians, Nurses, Allied Health and Administrative Staff within Statewide Mental Health Services.

The role involves working within legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures and organising and administrative activities within a highly pressurised environment.

• Knowledge and experience in human resources especially recruitment
• A positive team player who can collaborate and liaise within and outside the organisation creating constructive working relationships
• A high level of interpersonal skills and a good communicator both verbally and in writing
• A self-organiser who can use their own initiative and judgment
• Flexibility and able to work under pressure and in an environment of change

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

Details of appointment:

Fixed term, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 2 (two) years.

*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:

$81,915 to $94,263 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

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

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Relevant Qualification

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:

• Workforce Support Coordinator.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 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.

Trizia Cangelosi
Senior Consultant - Workforce Recruitment, Planning and Develop
03 6166 0973
[email protected]

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