The Team:

Statewide Mental Health Services aim to deliver an integrated, innovative services for people of all ages, providing world class high-quality person-focused care in mental health, alcohol and drug serves and correctional health. We work to improve the mental health, wellbeing, and recovery of individuals, their families, friends, and all Tasmanians, through an integrated health system and working collaboratively with our partners and the wider health and community sectors.

The Role:

You will provide a high-quality administrative and information management support to Statewide Mental Health Services within a dynamic multidisciplinary environment. This role plays a key part in supporting digital transformation and Activity Based Funding initiatives by ensuring the accurate collection, management and quality assurance of clinical and administrative data. The position requires strong attention to detail, sound judgement, and the ability to work collaboratively while meeting tight timeframes in a sensitive health setting.

You will need

• Demonstrated ability to complete tasks with excellent accuracy, high attention to detail and within set guidelines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to interact with a broad range of people in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated experience in a contemporary office setting and ability to perform effectively using varied technology within a multi-disciplinary and highly sensitive environment.

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.

• 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: $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

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:

• Experience in a health setting

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:

• Information Management and Admin Officer (SMHS) Band3

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: Dean Riches

Position: Nursing Director Digital Transformation and Informatics

Phone number: 0421 038 675

Email address: [email protected]

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