
Business Support Officer
Department of Health Tasmania
Posted 10 days ago
The Team:
The Infrastructure Group is responsible for:
- the planning, delivery and management and maintenance of the Department of Health’s existing health assets
- a significant capital works program to upgrade existing facilities or build new facilities and
- the management of commercial arrangements including property and vehicle leases, contract development, tendering and procurement.
The Business Support Officer is expected to provide efficient and effective administrative and clerical support to the broader Infrastructure Group, which consists of approximately 130 staff across the State, that enhances service delivery and contributes to the successful delivery of the infrastructure projects and programs.
The Role:
- Proven experience in, and an understanding of, the provision of administrative and clerical support in a demanding senior management environment with the proven capacity to work effectively under pressure and meet identified timelines in undertaking a wide range of administrative duties.
- Well-developed information technology skills including knowledge of Agency software applications, the ability to use corporate records management applications and the Microsoft Office suite of programs.
- Sound knowledge of basic accounting / financial procedures and skills and experience using financial information systems.
You will need:
- Proven experience in, and an understanding of, the provision of administrative and clerical support in a demanding senior management environment with the proven capacity to work effectively under pressure and meet identified timelines in undertaking a wide range of administrative duties.
- Well-developed information technology skills including knowledge of Agency software applications, the ability to use corporate records management applications and the Microsoft Office suite of programs.
- Sound knowledge of basic accounting / financial procedures and skills and experience using financial information systems.
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 possible.
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: $73,811 to $79,779 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
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:
- Business Support Officer Band 3 (word)
Application Guide:
- Department of Health - Applicant Guide (word)
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Alyssa Burgess
Phone number: 03 6166 2346
Email address: [email protected]
*Closing date 17 August 11:55pm.
About Department of Health Tasmania
Public Health Services works to improve and protect the health and wellbeing for all Tasmanians.
We work with many people and organisations across a wide range of areas and at all levels of government to:
◾protect Tasmanians from public and environmental health hazards
◾prevent and reduce chronic (long-term) conditions at the population level
◾help people achieve their best possible health.
We assess and manage public health risks including environmental health, radiation protection and communicable diseases.
We also monitor the health status of Tasmanians to help inform decision-making and health priorities.
We work by setting polices and delivering or funding programs that aim to improve rates of physical activity and good nutrition, ensure healthy environments, and reduce the harms from tobacco.
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