The Team:
The Infrastructure Group is responsible for:
- the planning, delivery and management and maintenance of the Department of Health's existing health assets
- a significant capital works program to upgrade existing facilities or build current facilities and
- the management of commercial arrangements including property and vehicle leases, contract development, tendering and procurement.
The Business Support Officer is expected to provide efficient and effective administrative and clerical support to the broader Infrastructure Group, which consists of approximately 130 staff across the State, that enhances service delivery and contributes to the successful delivery of the infrastructure projects and programs.
The Role:
- Proven experience in, and an understanding of, the provision of administrative and clerical support in a demanding senior management environment with the proven capacity to work effectively under pressure and meet identified timelines in undertaking a wide range of administrative duties.
- Well-developed information technology skills including knowledge of Agency software applications, the ability to use corporate records management applications and the Microsoft Office suite of programs.
- Sound knowledge of basic accounting / financial procedures and skills and experience using financial information systems.
You will need:
- Proven experience in, and an understanding of, the provision of administrative and clerical support in a demanding senior management environment with the proven capacity to work effectively under pressure and meet identified timelines in undertaking a wide range of administrative duties.
- Well-developed information technology skills including knowledge of Agency software applications, the ability to use corporate records management applications and the Microsoft Office suite of programs.
- Sound knowledge of basic accounting / financial procedures and skills and experience using financial information systems.
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, commencing as soon as possible.
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: $73,811 to $79,779 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
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found
Eligibility:
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:
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.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Alyssa Burgess
Phone number: 03 6166 2346
Email address: alyssa.burgess@health.tas.gov.au
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