Department of Health
Chief Risk Officer
CRO - Office of the Chief Risk Officer
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 12 January, 2025 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification: Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 7
Employment type: Full Time
Region: North, North West, South, Statewide
Location: Provide high-level analysis, risk management, strategic advice, leadership and direction in the planning, development, implementation, management and delivery of key strategic policy, programs and education initiatives related to child safety and wellbeing in a health service delivery context.
The Team:
The purpose of the Child Safety and Wellbeing Service is to support the Department to create a child safe culture, implement strategies and take action to promote child safety and wellbeing.
Reporting to the Director of Recovery and Child Safeguarding, you will lead a small team of dedicated staff across one of two streams (1) Training, Education and Advice or (2) Policy, Projects, Risk and Engagement.
The Role:
Providing high-level analysis, risk management, strategic advice, leadership and direction in the planning, development, implementation, management and delivery of key strategic policy, programs and education initiatives related to child safety and wellbeing in a health service delivery context.
Manage a small team of employees with a range of portfolio responsibilities related to child safety and wellbeing activities.
You will need:
Ability to work in a complex and sensitive environment, united by our shared purpose and model our CARE values.
Understanding of trauma informed principles, and ability to apply this approach to delivery of child safety and wellbeing programs.
Demonstrated high levels of personal resilience, flexibility and perseverance.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Multiple permanent full time and part time, day worker positions, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from March 2025.
*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.
$128,102 to $134,832 pro rata per annum + our Employer 11.5% 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:
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.
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Working with Children Registration.
Please note the following criteria are desirable:
Relevant qualification from a recognised institution or equivalent experience.
Please note the position features:
Some intrastate/interstate travel may be required.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health.
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that the Department of Health does, allowing for trust and collaboration through honest and fair communication.
Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.
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