Deputy Secretary Community, Mental Health and Wellbeing (522642)Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 02 February, 2025 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:Employment type:Full Time
Region:South
Location:This senior executive position offers the opportunity to lead and transform the delivery of community-based health services, including Ambulance Tasmania, Mental Health, Public Health, Population and Preventative Health/Wellbeing, and all Statewide Services, in line with government objectives.
Role Overview As the Deputy Secretary, you will be at the forefront of strategic leadership, responsible for driving the successful implementation of key reforms and improvements in community health services.
Working under the guidance of the Secretary, you will collaborate closely with Chief Executives of Ambulance Tasmania, Public Health Services, and other statewide leaders to ensure that services are integrated, effective, and delivered within established budgets and timelines.
This role demands a proactive approach to building partnerships with public, private, and not-for-profit organisations, as well as with state and federal health stakeholders, to enhance coordinated care and streamline healthcare delivery.
You will play a significant role in leading strategies that support hospital avoidance initiatives and improve community service accessibility, leveraging digital transformation to optimise performance.
About You We are looking for a senior leader with a track record of success in leading complex health service operations and driving strategic initiatives that improve service delivery.
Your expertise should include exceptional leadership and communication skills, the ability to manage multifaceted programs under tight deadlines, and the capacity to respond to a wide range of pressures with professionalism and integrity.
You will need to demonstrate your capacity for high-level advisory work, providing insights to the Secretary, Ministers, and the Departmental Executive to shape policy and strategic decision-making.
A relevant tertiary qualification and a current driver's license are desirable.
Why Join Us The Department of Health is committed to modernising health services to better serve the Tasmanian community, aligning with values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
As a Deputy Secretary, you will have the opportunity to shape strategic direction, lead critical health reforms, and make a real impact on the wellbeing of the community.
Why Tasmania Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle.
Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients while making a significant impact on the community.
This Senior Executive position is offered as a 5-year contract with an attractive remuneration package, including a salary range between $266,773 and $306,623 p.a., 11.5% superannuation, and the private use of a fully maintained vehicle.
To apply, submit your application online and complete the required sections.
Ensure that you attach a brief 1-2 page statement outlining your experience, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the role.
You will also need to provide contact details for two referees as part of your application.
For more information or to discuss this opportunity further, please contact:
Sarah Buckler, Principal Consultant, Executive Talent Solutions
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do.
This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation.
We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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