System Management and Reform (SMR) is the central policy, strategy, and planning group for the Department of Health (DoH). Strategic Purchasing and Funding (SPF) is a unit within SMR that manages and undertakes a lead role in the purchasing of services within the public and private sectors that drive high quality, value for money outcomes for Tasmanians, and monitoring the delivery of those services by providers to ensure key outcomes are achieved.
The Role
Lead strategic funding, commissioning and procurement initiatives that improve outcomes in mental health, suicide prevention, and alcohol and other drug services across Tasmania.
Working within Strategic Purchasing and Funding, you will provide high-level policy advice, lead complex projects, undertake high-level research and analysis, and collaborate with government, community sector and peak body stakeholders to drive reform and improve service delivery.
You will play a key role in shaping commissioning frameworks, procurement activities, grants management and strategic programs that support better health outcomes for Tasmanians.
You will need
- Demonstrated experience in strategic policy analysis and project management, with the ability to deliver outcomes in a complex environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of procurement, commissioning, funding or grants management processes, and an understanding of the mental health, alcohol and other drugs, and suicide prevention sectors.
- Demonstrated stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to build productive partnerships and influence outcomes across a range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement, provide strategic advice and manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
Details of appointment
Fixed term, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 30 June 2028.
- Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Salary
$132,460 to $139,392 per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025
- 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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
Eligibility
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Relevant qualification from a recognised institution or equivalent experience
- Some intrastate/interstate travel may be required
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:
- Principal Policy Officer.docx
- Applicant Guide.docx
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
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Kelley-Maree French
Position: Manager - Funding and Commissioning
Phone number: 0428 168 474
Email address: kelley-maree.french@health.tas.gov.au
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