The Team:

This crucial position within the Minister's Office has been established to ensure seamless communication and coordination between the Minister's Office and the Department of Health. The role is vital for managing the flow of high-volume, high-quality information and documentation, ensuring that all communications meet specified standards, requirements, and timeframes.
This position is essential for maintaining the integrity and efficiency of communications between the Minister's Office and the Department.

The Role:

Within the Minister’s Office, the Senior Departmental Liaison Officer - Minister for Health will:

• Manage and coordinate the flow of requests and information between the Office and the Department of Health (the Department) to ensure streamlined, proactive and collaborative communication with the Office of the Secretary
• Prepare and review documentation, define and clarify the scope to ensure clear and effective direction is provided and ensure all information meets the specified standards, requirements and timeframes.
• Provide administrative support to meetings between the Office and the Department, where requested, and undertake duties to contribute to the efficient and effective operation of the Ministerial Office.

You will need to:

• Act as the primary liaison between the Minister’s Office and the Office of the Secretary at the Department of Health.
• Draft and coordinate the preparation, review, and timely delivery of ministerial correspondence, briefings, and submissions.
• Ensure all documentation is accurate, complete, and aligned with government protocols and expectations.
• Monitor and track the progress of departmental responses to ministerial requests and work with the OTS to ensure deadlines are met.
• Provide strategic advice on communication priorities and workflow management.
• Facilitate clear, informative and consistent messaging between stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve communication bottlenecks or issues proactively.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold the highest standards of professionalism in all interactions.

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

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 1 April 2028.

*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:

$98,255 to $103,069 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:

• Senior Departmental Liaison Officer Minister for Health Band 5 (WORD)

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide (WORD)

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: Jessica Jordan-Hoverman
Position: Manager - Executive Services
Phone number: (03) 6166 3827
Email address: [email protected]

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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.

This position advertisement will close on 15 June 2025, at 11:55pm