Position details at Tasmanian Government

, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

122292.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Emergency Management, Risk Management, Planning, Coordination, Stakeholder Engagement, Incident Management, Emergency Notification, Risk Identification, Mitigation Strategies, Interoperability, Capability Building, Resilience Building, Response Operations, Surge Demand Planning, Escalation Planning, Compliance

Industry

Description

[https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/384/ProviderAsset/scribble/481272ee-7847-47c9-b28b-69573f58c98a.png] The Team: The Emergency Preparedness and Response Unit (EPRU) is responsible for whole-of-Agency emergency management for the Department of Health. The Role: The Senior Planner works as part of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Unit (EPRU) statewide team to plan and coordinate emergency management systems and processes within an emergency risk management framework, consistent with legislative, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as Departmental, local, regional, and state emergency management strategic policies and plans. Under the leadership of the Manager - Emergency Management, the Senior Planner (North) will: * Within a service area of responsibility, write, review, and validate service escalation and surge demand plans to contribute to the development of an agency-wide emergency management capability and incident management framework for the Department. * Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the service area’s escalation and surge demand planning, emergency notification procedures, and emergency risk management process is efficient, effective, and compliant with the Department’s risk management framework. * Establish, maintain, and promote cooperative and collaborative partnerships with intra-agency, regional, local, non-government, and community stakeholders in relation to emergency management. * Participate in committees and sub-committees at state, regional and local levels with a focus on risk identification and mitigation strategies for all hazards, and integrated planning and response for emergency management, including capability, resilience building and improved interoperability. 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: Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of 12 months. *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. Position Features: * A flexible working arrangement may be negotiated * In the event of a major emergency, the Senior Planner may be required to work outside normal working hours to support DoH and/or broader whole-of-government emergency response and recovery operations * Regular intrastate travel is a requirement of this role * Must be available to participate in an on-call Duty Officer roster Salary: $107,899 to $122,292 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. 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 [https://www.health.tas.gov.au/careers/employee-benefits] Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria. * Current Driver’s Licence Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: * Relevant qualification from a recognised tertiary institution or equivalent experience * Negative Vetting 1 level security clearance 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: * Senior Planner Band 6 [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMt2KVI9rchiijsIaMsylJ-eMu-FctfWxD37w0fbEbBNX6ejDvQ4JAfLnx6rSp6CT2Aef30RzQsQQGjtW4B3bDJoOfQD6yiAD3VyLHtykE1_MQqaVW2q6pi8wNYr2jF7dNBIdcxBzHpSlv3Rtk1x9ppZg%7e%7e] Application Guide: * Department of Health - Applicant Guide [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMt7xNC1zRepzGVOcuhit-x_X05VsmEKgKgv-f7xtnolffFPr1YTeLthzIcS-4Y5fbPyNCErFrLa6BCdWj60jsHOaCgvyn3x2vO4WcUfx125gCEhtM0JPoEm2cdK_roMhjKfg7hWut2Bpw3UmYgtxQhXA%7e%7e] 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: Paul Yarnall Position: Director - Emergency Management Phone number: 03 6166 5786 Email address: paul.yarnall@health.tas.gov.au [paul.yarnall@health.tas.gov.au] What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania! Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle [https://makeittasmania.com.au/] One Health Podcast - Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1exxefRfdL4bmGiKhalgvw] One Health Podcast - Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-health-podcast/id1737709275] Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian [https://tasmanian.com.au/health/] Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023). Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Responsibilities

The Senior Planner develops agency-wide emergency management capability by writing, reviewing, and validating service escalation and surge demand plans within a designated service area. This role involves establishing and maintaining cooperative partnerships with various internal and external stakeholders regarding emergency management and participating in committees focused on risk mitigation and integrated response.