Executive Support Officer (526578)

The Team

The Alcohol and Drug Service (ADS) is a state-wide service across Tasmania. We provide programs and treatment to help with alcohol, tobacco, and other drug issues.

ADS provides services that include intake and assessment, case management and coordination of care, withdrawal management, relapse prevention, secondary consultation, brief intervention, counselling, group work and therapy, health promotion, information and community education. ADS also provides a variety of programs, interventions, and treatment services:

• Community teams – counselling and treatment service
• Withdrawal management services
• Opioid pharmacotherapy program
• Smoking and mental health

For more information about the services, please visit Alcohol and Drug Services | Tasmanian Department of Health

The Role

As a member of the Office of the Group Director ADS, based in New Town, Tasmania, the Executive Support Officer demonstrates a high degree of initiative and confidentiality, and is the primary point of contact for the Office. The Executive Support Officer will:

• Provide a high level of executive and administrative support to the Group Director and Statewide Speciality Director ADS.
• Support the efficient and effective delivery of business activities and processes for the ADS.

You will need

• Proven experience and understanding of the provision of high-level executive and administrative support in a demanding senior management environment.
• Well-developed organisational and research skills, together with the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, manage a diverse and often competing workload to achieve desired outcomes within an environment subject to continuous change.
• Ability to exercise initiative, judgement, sensitivity, and discretion, including the ability to interpret and analyse information and recommend or decide on appropriate action within a senior management environment.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

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. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment

Fixed term part time, day worker position, working 60.8 hours per fortnight, commencing 1 January 2027 until 30 June 2028.

*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.

Salary

$85,196 to $97,915 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025

Salary Packaging

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• 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.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

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:

• Executive Support Officer Band 4.docx

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.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.

Name: Darren Turner

Position: Group Director - Alcohol and Drug Services

Phone number: (03) 6166 0821

Email address: [email protected]

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