The Team:

The Senior Project Officer - Safety & Quality contributes to the successful operations of Statewide Mental Health Services (SMHS) through the provision of high quality, accountable and measurable healthcare, by supporting the clinical areas to operate safe, efficient and effective services in accordance with national standards and SMHS objectives.

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

The Role:

Working with the Executive Director of Safety and Quality, the Executive Director of Nursing (Director of Services), the Executive Director of Medical Services, Group and Speciality Directors, as a member of one or more project teams, implementing the objectives of various projects, ensuring that Statewide Mental Health Services (SMHS) Safety and Quality objectives and project initiatives are delivered utilising contemporary project management approaches and are aligned with strategic priorities and Agency requirements.

You will need to:

• Contribute to the delivery of Agency strategic priorities and the objectives and outcomes of the SMHS Safety and Quality Unit.
• Utilise project management strategies to contribute to the formulation and delivery of designated projects, including identifying complex and challenging issues, and contributing to the development of solutions to deliver project activities and outcomes.
• Undertake assigned project activities, ensuring they align with Agency policies, procedures, core business functions and relevant legislation, and contribute to the development of operational solutions, guidelines, and recommendations for improved service delivery outcomes.

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.

*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: $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.

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: (Delete if not applicable)

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate. (Applied to RNs, AHPs, Dentists, Ambulance officers, and specified employees)
• 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

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:

• 527342 Senior Project Officer Band 6 (July 2023) CSU.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 (Delete if not applicable)

*only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role (Delete if not applicable)

For more information:

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

Gail Ward
Executive Director Safety & Quality SMHS
0458 164 301
[email protected]

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Applications close 22 September 2025 at 11.55pm