Based at the Launceston General Hospital, the Office of the Chief Executive Hospitals North (OCEHN) consists of a small team that manages the Office’s workflows and supports the Chief Executive Hospitals North as well as the Executive Director of Operations and Performance (EDOP).

As the Office Manager you will oversee and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the OCEHN including:
• Coordinating the delivery of high-quality administrative support services to the Chief Executive and EDOP, including rostering staff and allocating resources.
• Overseeing the Office’s document workflow, including the distribution, tracking, filing and security of sometimes complex, specialised and/or confidential information.
• Regularly reviewing the Office’s procedures, systems and processes as part of continuous quality improvement.
• Supervising other administrative staff within the Office, including supporting, directing and reviewing performance.
• Using sound judgement and initiative in managing complex situations which can involve highly sensitive information that requires confidentiality and discretion.
• Modelling behaviours and undertaking tasks in line with the Hospitals North CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence.

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 you can join the 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: $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

• 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:

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:

• 530085 Office Manager - OCEHN Band 4 (April 2025).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 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: Dennis Leo
Position: Senior Coordinator
Phone number: 0419 435 910
Email address: [email protected]

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