The Team:

The Screening, Recruitment and Cancer Prevention Unit collaborates with healthcare providers, stakeholders and Tasmanian communities to raise awareness about the importance of cancer prevention, screening and early detection.

The role:

• Plan, develop, implement, deliver, and evaluate recruitment and education activities for Population Screening and Cancer Prevention, including responding to public enquiries on screening programs and related cancer issues.
• Prepare submissions, discussion papers and report on the recruitment and education functions of Population Screening and Cancer Prevention.
• Conduct face to face recruitment and education activities for community and professional groups.
• Develop and maintain knowledge and expertise in health promotion, education, and cancer prevention.
• Represent Population Screening and Cancer Prevention on committees or working groups as required.

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

You will need:

• Demonstrated experience and skills in health promotion and education program development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Proven ability to identify key stakeholders and engage them in collaborative planning processes to deliver optimal outcomes.
• Ability to be self-motivated, use initiative and work cooperatively in a team environment, including prioritising tasks, meeting deadlines, researching, and appropriately filtering information.

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:

Permanent, Part Time, day worker positions available, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours may 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 and part time vacancies.

Location: Hobart, Tasmania

Salary: $81,915 to $94,263 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence

Please note, infrequent intrastate travel is a requirement of this position.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

Conviction checks in the following areas:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty

• Identification check
• Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

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.
• 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

• Screening Recruitment and Cancer Prevention Officer Band 4 (pdf)
• Screening Recruitment and Cancer Prevention Officer Band 4 (word

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide (pdf)
• 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.

For more information:

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

Teniele Hudson

Manager, Screening Recruitment and Cancer Prevention
Phone: (03) 6166 2791
E-mail: [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.

*Closing date 22 June 2025, 11:55pm.