The Team:
Public Health Services is a division of the Tasmanian Department of Health with the mission to empower Tasmanians to protect and improve the health of Tasmanians. The Tobacco Control Unit administers the licencing framework for smoking product retailers in Tasmania and regulates the sale or supply of smoking products in Tasmania.
The Role:
* Implement tobacco control compliance activity, including maintaining relationships with retailers, controlled purchase operations, assessing and issuing licences and compliance investigations.
* Prepare appropriate correspondence, infringement notices, prosecution briefs, create accurate records and provide operational recommendations in a client focused service.
You will need to:
* Enforce relevant sections of the Public Health Act 1997 and Poisons Act 1971 within operational procedures and Departmental policies.
* As a Nominated Officer under the Public Health Act 1997, carry out a range of compliance activities to regulate smoking products use, advertising displays and sales, including tobacco and e-cigarettes.
* Consult, provide advice, and educate retailers, local councils, organisers of public events, occupiers of smoke free areas and other Nominated Officers under Part 4 of the Public Health Act 1997 .
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight.
*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: $81,915 to $94,263 per annum. Our Employer 12% 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:
* 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.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
* Current Driver’s Licence
* Certificate IV in Government (Investigations) or similar
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Position Features:
May require intrastate travel and occasional out of hours work.
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:
Application Guide:
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.
*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Cameron Le Fevre
Position: Operations Manager Tobacco Control
Phone number: 0498 216 181
Email address: cameron.le.fevre@health.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
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