Administrative Support Officer

Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply. The Role Provide administrative support to the Disability Inclusion Advisory Council and Disability Commissioner Tasmania office. This includes assisting with the organisation of logistical arrangements for the Disability Inclusion Advisory Council meetings, events and activities.

Support both the Council and the Commissioner’s reporting obligations under the Disability Rights, Inclusion and Safeguarding Act 2024 . Support the Media and Communications Officer to manage the Commissioner’s website and social media. Liaise with Disability Inclusion Advisory Council members to ensure timely payment and reimbursement of council participation costs.

Maintain procedures, information systems, and database workflows to enable efficient and effective operations and records management for the Tasmanian Disability Commissioner. Respond to a broad range of public enquiries within the work environment and at public events. Staff the reception desk of the Disability Commissioner Tasmania office, greeting visitors to the office.

Actively participate in and contribute to the organisation’s quality and safety, and Work Health and Safety processes, including the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives, safeguarding practices for vulnerable people, and related training. The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.

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• Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application. Details of Appointment Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 1 January 2027 - 30 June 2027 *Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant Classification Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 3 Salary $76,849 - $82,996 per annum + 12% superannuation Salary range is in accordance with the Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2025 *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 vacancies. Eligibility Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria: Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment) Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: Direct lived experience of disability. Certificate III or IV in a relevant area. Under particular circumstances employees may be required to undertake a new conviction check. Statement of Duties and any associated documents You are encouraged to speak with the contact person once you have familiarised yourself with the Statement of Duties and any associated documents. This will assist you to prepare an application more aligned with our specific needs. Administrative Support Officer.docx Applicant Guide Applicant Guide.docx How to Apply Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures 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 Function Statement. Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties. Please Note All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying. Contact Person Name: Catherine Whitington Position: Disability Commissioner Phone: (03) 6232 7560 Email address: [email protected] The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We are united by our shared purpose and model our CARE Values through our interactions with one another, our patients, our clients and the Tasmanian community.