Support the Future of Healthcare in Tasmania!

We are currently seeking a Recruitment Specialist to support the Bluegum Health Transformation—a statewide initiative revolutionising healthcare in Tasmania through innovative digital solutions and system-wide change.

Bluegum is building a more connected, person-centred, sustainable, and efficient health system that meets the evolving needs of all Tasmanians. This project will build an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system that is fit for purpose for the Tasmanian Health System.

As a Recruitment Specialist, you’ll deliver trusted, end-to-end recruitment services and your recruitment expertise will help attract the talent needed to bring this transformative vision to life.

What you will be doing:

• You will be recruiting to a wide range of roles across various IT and Digital Transformation specialties that will support the Bluegum Health Transformation project.
• Delivering end-to-end recruitment which will involve advertising roles, participating in recruitment panels, scribing selection reports and building hiring manager capability to support effective and future-focused workforce outcomes.
• Working in a true partnering role and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders to deliver the required recruitment outcomes for the project.
• Thinking outside the box to find the top talent this project requires.
• Supporting effective job design, including Statements of Duties reviews, analysis of workforce needs, market conditions, and advice on role structures and classification.

What you will need:

• Significant expertise and demonstrated knowledge of contemporary recruitment and selection practices, including the use of innovative sourcing strategies, digital platforms, and technology to enhance candidate experience and attract quality talent in a competitive market.
• Demonstrated experience in partnering with stakeholders to support job design, with the ability to analyse workforce needs, shape role requirements, and provide expert advice on role structure, classification, and capability alignment to optimise organisational outcomes.
• Proven capacity to operate with significant autonomy, effectively determine priorities, manage and identify appropriate approaches within established systems and employment frameworks that align with organisational objectives.
• Demonstrated proven ability to lead, coach, and mentor others in the application of contemporary, best-practice recruitment methodologies.

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 for a 12 month period.

*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: Health and Human Services General Stream Band 6

• $107,899 to $122,292 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

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development
• 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:

• 532569 Recruitment Specialist band6 (Aug 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.

Allison Hanson
Manager Recruitment
0416 516 016
[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.