Project Officer - Aged Care Reform
The Aged Care Reform Unit plays a pivotal role in supporting the care and services delivered by health service providers to older Tasmanians. Its oversight of Australian Government funded aged care within the health service has significant implications for the sector.
This position will support the implementation of reforms related to the introduction of the new Aged Care Act for operational units that deliver Australian Government funded aged care within the health service.
As a member of the Aged Care Reform Unit (ACRU), you will coordinate and lead designated ACRU projects, planning and delivering a range of approved project initiatives across the unit. You will also maintain effective relationships with stakeholders to support the implementation of project activities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide project management services by collaboratively planning, delivering, and implementing project and activity outputs as directed by the ADON - Aged Care Reform.
* Support the implementation of new initiatives and service improvements through the delivery of effective project management processes, providing specialist advice and coordination to ensure project activities are aligned to agency policies, core business functions, and relevant legislation.
Requirements:
* Demonstrated experience in project management, including organisational skills to plan, coordinate, and be responsible for several concurrent project activities while working in an environment subject to strict timeframes and change.
* Demonstrated ability to think strategically, be analytical and creative, and to understand and analyse complex organisational, social, economic, and political factors that impact on, and inform on, project initiatives within the public service.
* Proven high level interpersonal and communication skills, together with the ability to consult and negotiate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, confidently and clearly convey information, ideas, and resolve complex issues, utilising initiative and professional judgment.
Benefits:
* A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and professional development support.
* Access to fitness facilities for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.