General Manager - Government Relations and Strategic Policy (522206)
Department of HealthSystem Management and ReformSMR - Govt Rltns & Strgc Plcy
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 03 May, 2026 11:55 PM
Award/Classification:
Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 9
$170,409 to $188,400 per annum
Employment type:
Permanent, full-time
Region:
South
Location:
In this role, you will direct and control the formulation of strategies, plans, policies, systems and processes for the development of evidence‐based service delivery frameworks for health in accordance with relevant legislation, Government Policy, contemporary practice and quality guidelines.
The Team:
The System Management and Reform (SMR) Group of the Department of Health is the central policy, strategy and planning group for the Department. Government Relations and Strategic Policy (GRaSP) manages and progresses the Department's strategic policy and government relations agenda by providing high‐level strategic support to the portfolio Ministers, Secretary, Departmental Executive members, Departmental business units and Hospitals South, North, North West on all matters that fall within the scope of GRaSP's core business.
The Role:
The General Manager (GRaSP) is a specialist senior manager role whose primary objectives and responsibilities are to:
* Provide strategic leadership and direction in the planning, development, implementation, management and delivery of key strategic programs, initiatives and major projects, including the development, implementation and review of frameworks, policies, systems and processes that support the delivery of strategic corporate strategies.
* Provide definitive high‐level strategic advice to a broad range of internal and external stakeholders including the portfolio Ministers, Secretary, Deputy Secretary – SMR, Health Executive and other senior Government officers regarding the strategic intergovernmental, policy and regulation reform agenda for the health system including statewide and national issues and developments.
* Develop highly effective and productive relationships and manage networks with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders across program areas including across both the State and Commonwealth Governments.
You will need:
* Demonstrated high‐level knowledge and understanding of the health sector and the political, social and organisational environment, together with specialist knowledge and understanding of government policy, processes and accountability requirements in the areas of regulation, intergovernmental relations, policy, communications and legislation.
* High‐level interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders together with the proven capacity to apply high‐level negotiation, influencing and consultation skills to achieve strategic objectives and meet the needs of health and human services.
* Advanced strategic planning, conceptual, analytical and creative skills including demonstrated ability to identify relevant issues and priorities, make sound judgments and apply high‐level policy and program development skills to develop and implement innovative recommendations, options and solutions regarding critical system‐wide strategies, directions and priorities; and provide associated high‐level expert advice.
Position Features:
* While the role is office‐based, some intra and interstate travel is required.
Salary:
$170,409 to $188,400 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:
* Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
* 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.
Eligibility Criteria:
* Appropriate professional and/or tertiary qualifications in business administration, law, public policy or communications.
* Extensive experience in intergovernmental relations and negotiations, and the operations of government, specifically policy, regulation and communications.
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