The Team: Join a passionate and dedicated team making a real difference in cancer prevention and early detection. As part of a small, collaborative group, you’ll work closely with other departments and community organisations to deliver impactful, statewide screening and prevention services. Our team values innovation, teamwork, and a shared commitment to improving health outcomes, creating a supportive and rewarding environment. If you're looking for a role where your efforts directly contribute to helping save lives, we’d love to have you on board! The Role: Provide strategic leadership, high-level advice, and direction on a state-wide basis in the development and management of PSCP. Develop, implement, and evaluate a strategic and business framework, policies, systems, and processes to support the delivery of quality services. Advise on current and emerging trends in cancer prevention and control, particularly population screening, at organisational, state, and national levels. Oversee operational activities, ensure financial health by managing resources, budgets, and compliance to maintain efficiency and maximise impact. Foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture by supporting and inspiring staff, promoting professional growth, and ensuring effective communication and collaboration across teams to enhance performance and job satisfaction. You will need to: Direct the statewide operational and strategic activities of PSCP, aligning with Agency objectives, and provide leadership, coordination, and management of resources to achieve these goals. Establish goals and strategies for major initiatives, including workforce planning, services restructuring, and workforce profile changes within the wider framework of the Agency. Develop and control business plans, and lead the development and evaluation of strategies, policies, and procedures to enhance service capacity to meet community needs. 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. Hours are negotiable with the successful applicant. Applicants should note that, for twelve months from the publication date, this selection process may be used to fill similar vacancies. Salary: $170,409 to $188,400 per annum plus an Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution. Allowances: Salary packaging options available, including living expenses up to $9,010, $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year, and other benefits if eligible. Benefits: Professional development and accelerated pathways. Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave, 20 days personal leave, and study assistance leave if eligible. Fitness Passport: Access to 40 fitness facilities across Tasmania for a weekly fee. Eligibility: Applicants must meet the essential criteria: Tertiary qualifications and/or extensive experience in health services management, preferably in population-based screening programs. Desirable criteria include: Current Driver's Licence. Note: Intra/Interstate travel may be required. Please review the Application Guide for detailed information on requirements and pre-employment checks. Documents to review: Statement of Duties: 501142 - Group Director - Population Screening and Cancer Prevention Band 9 (October 2024) CSU.docx Application Guides: PDF and DOCX versions available. How to apply: Apply online by clicking the "Apply" button. Complete a 1–2-page application outlining your experience, skills, and knowledge related to the Statement of Duties. Further information: Contact Michelle Searle at (03) 6166 3700 or via email at michelle.searle@health.tas.gov.au for additional details. Working at the Department of Health: Values include Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. We promote diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA individuals, and people with disabilities. J-18808-Ljbffr
