Five positions available statewide offering opportunities in different regions of Tasmania.

The Team:

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Office of the Chief Risk Officer, which is leading a major security reform across the Tasmanian Health Service. These roles will be embedded across regions, supporting newly formed teams that are driving transformation in safety and security for staff, patients, and visitors.

What you can expect:

• Five positions available statewideoffering opportunities in different regions of Tasmania.
• A chance to be part of a new, high-profile team making a real difference in healthcare safety and security.
• A varied and dynamic workload, working closely with senior managers and regional directors.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your organisational skills and initiative will be highly valued.
• Work that directly contributes to one of the most significant reform programs in the Tasmanian Health Service.

The Role:

We are recruiting five Administrative Officers to join the newly established Office of the Chief Risk Officer (OCRO). These roles will provide high-level administrative, business, and project support across the Safety, Security and Quality Unit (SSQU) and its regional teams.

As an Administrative Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting the smooth operation of the OCRO by delivering a full range of confidential administrative, project, and research support services. You will work closely with senior managers, regional directors, and other stakeholders to ensure efficient operations, accurate records management, and timely coordination of information and correspondence.

Key duties include:

• Providing high-level administrative support, including scheduling, minute-taking, diary management, and travel and meeting coordination.
• Preparing correspondence, briefings, and management information as required.
• Maintaining office systems, filing and statistical databases, and producing reports.
• Coordinating incoming and outgoing files, papers, and correspondence.
• Assisting with project tasks and business processes to support the work of the OCRO.
• Processing accounts and invoices, and undertaking cost coding functions.
• Liaising confidentially with executives, government, and non-government stakeholders.

Note: - Please refer to the Function Statement and 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 and part time 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.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• 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:

• Generic Administrative Officer B3 SSQU (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.

For more information:

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

John Pickering
Director, Safety, Security and Quality Unit
0418 578 907
[email protected]

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Applications close: Sunday, 5th October 2025 at 11.55pm