Description:
The Role:
The Senior Planner works as part of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Unit (EPRU) statewide team to plan and coordinate emergency management arrangements 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.
The Senior Planner provides sound advice to the Director Emergency Preparedness and Response, internal and external stakeholders on emergency management matters.
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
Note: - 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 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.
Salary: $107,899 to $122,292 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.
- 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
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Relevant qualification from a recognised tertiary institution or equivalent experience
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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:
- Generic Senior Planner Band 6 (Sept 2023) CSU (4).docx
Application Guide:
- Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.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.
Paul Yarnall
Statewide Program Manager, Emergency Preparedness and Response Unit
03 6166 5***
************@health.tas.gov.au
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