The Team

The Workforce Strategy and Planning Unit (WSPU) provides statewide leadership in crosssectoral health workforce strategy, policy and planning, including medical workforce policy and strategy, to build a sustainable, skilled and futureready workforce for Tasmania. The Unit delivers integrated, evidencebased workforce planning aligned with service and infrastructure planning, leads implementation and monitoring of the Health Workforce Sustainability Strategy and Plan, and ensures alignment with national workforce reforms and priorities. The Workforce Planning Team is responsible for the delivery of strategic, integrated workforce planning that is aligned with the Health Workforce Sustainability Strategy and Plan 2025-2030.

The Role

This position provides specialised technical expertise to deliver integrated workforce planning and analysis that supports the longterm sustainability of Tasmania's health workforce. It focuses on developing longterm and annual workforce planning outputs using established and emerging methodologies, applying quantitative and qualitative analysis to model scenarios and assess sustainability. Working closely with data specialists and key stakeholders, the position interprets workforce data, refines planning assumptions, contributes to improved planning tools and processes, and prepares clear reports and briefings that translate technical insights into practical, actionable recommendations aligned with service and community needs.

You will need

• Expertise in workforce planning, applying established methodologies to develop integrated and sustainable workforce plans.
• Strong analytical capability to interpret and synthesise complex quantitative and qualitative data into evidencebased scenarios and recommendations.
• Effective stakeholder engagement skills, with experience coordinating discussions, incorporating feedback and informing planning analysis.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment

2x Permanent, full time, day worker positions, working 76 hours per fortnight commencing soon.

*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

$111,754 to $126,579 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025

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:

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as health services management, public policy, economics, business, operations research, or data analytics.
• Experience in health workforce planning or similar complex planning environments.

Position Features: Some intrastate travel required.

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:

• 533835, 533836 - Senior Workforce Planner band6

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.

*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Helen Mulcahy
Position: Director Health Workforce Planning
Phone number: (03) 6166 1084; 0409 173 788
Email address: [email protected]

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