The Role:

To provide project leadership in the planning, development, coordination, and implementation of the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government’s Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in Institutional Settings (COI) relevant to enhancing Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) responses and programs.

The position will specifically support coordinated planning and implementation of activities for improved mental health responses for children and young people including those in Out of Home Care and involved with the Youth Justice Systems and planning of the proposed child and adolescent Inpatient Unit and Day Programs.

The role will be required to deliver definitive high-level strategic advice to a broad range of internal and external stakeholders and collaborating with the broader CYMHS leadership team and other CYMHS project managers to ensure that the delivery of strategic programs is consistent and integrated.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and dynamic professional with experience in driving cross sectorial mental health service system change and enhancement activities as part of the broader CYMHS Reform program.

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 until 30 June 2027.

*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:

$128,102 to $134,832 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:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Current Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Satisfactory completion of an appropriate course of study from a recognised tertiary institution
• Current Driver’s Licence

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:

• Senior Project Officer - CYMHS Reform.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

Applications close: Sunday, May 18 2025, 11:55PM

For more information:

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

Dr Simone Caynes
Program Manager - CAMHS Strategic Development and Corporate Support
Phone number: 0448 747 452
Email address: simone.caynes@ths.tas.gov.au

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