The Team:

These are newly created leadership roles in newly established regional teams, offering the chance to make a real impact from day one. You’ll be joining the Office of the Chief Risk Officer at a time of transformation, with a major security project underway that will reshape how safety and security services are delivered across Tasmania.

What you can expect:

Three positions available: Regional Directors in the South, North and North West.

The opportunity to build and lead a high-performing regional team with a clear purpose.

A key role in delivering one of the most significant safety and security projects in the Tasmanian Health Service.

A dynamic and supportive environment that values innovation, collaboration and bold thinking.

The chance to leave your mark on a system-wide service that protects patients, staff and visitors across Tasmania.

The Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of safety and security within the Department of Health. We are recruiting three Regional Directors - one each in the South, North and North West - to lead newly established Safety and Support teams in their region.

As Regional Director, you will be at the forefront of building a new service and leading a major statewide security project that will transform how we deliver safety and security across Tasmania. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, Safety, Security and Quality Unit (SSQU), you will play a pivotal role in strengthening risk management, incident response and security services in your region.

Key duties include:

Providing expert strategic advice on safety, security and incident management to senior executives.

Establishing and leading the regional Safety and Support team, driving capability, training and performance.

Designing and implementing innovative policies, operational procedures, selection strategies and training programs that lift safety and security standards across the health system.

Building strong relationships with hospital executives, government and non-government partners to deliver shared outcomes.

Representing the Office of the Chief Risk Officer at high-level forums and steering conversations on major security and risk initiatives.

You will need to:

• Lead the regional Safety and Support team, overseeing recruitment, deployment, training, and performance management to ensure a capable and responsive workforce.
• Provide strategic leadership and authoritative specialist advice to senior executives, including the Executive Director SSQU, Chief Risk Officer, and hospital Chief Executives, on safety, security, risk, and incident response policy. Ensure alignment with strategic priorities through expert guidance and collaborative planning across departments and stakeholders.
• Lead and manage regional teams, establishing clear reporting lines and accountability mechanisms. Translate strategic objectives into operational policies, procedures, and protocols in collaboration with relevant units, including SSQU and the Emergency Preparedness and Response Unit, to ensure effective risk mitigation and incident management.

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: $139,470 to $148,863 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.

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 Regional Director - Safety and Security Band 8 (August 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.

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

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Applications close: Sunday, 12th October 11.55pm