Job Description
The Team:
Older Persons Mental Health is a unique combination of mental health and/or dementia care. We work collaboratively with the person, their family as well as informal and formal supports within their lives to ensure the person is living the best life they can.
Broaden your professional experience, with our CARE values driven approach (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence), and work in a multidisciplinary team with like-minded people where you can improve the lives of older people.
OPMHS is currently under reform, and while we know change can be challenging, this is an opportunity to make a valuable contribution and feel the reward of working in a centre that continues to grow and nurture mental health supports for vulnerable members of our community. What is more important than that?
The Role:
As part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality mental health services in accordance with the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, Mental Health Services principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency Policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the Administrative Officer undertakes a range of high level administrative functions for the Older Persons Mental Health Services (OPMHS), including supervision of administrative staff and the coordination of administrative processes and provides high level day to day administrative support services to OPMHS.
Provides day to day administrative support to the Older Persons Mental Health team.
Contributes towards optimal administrative and business support processes at the local level.
Liaise with a variety of personnel, including staff, clients and outside organisations.
Input, retrieve and update information and produce reports utilising a variety of computer software packages.
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, part time, day worker position, working up to 30.4 hours per fortnight, as soon as possible until 30 June 2027.
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:
$73,811 to $7+,77+ per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2026
Salary Packaging:
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $+,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.+5 per week per person, or $25.+5 for a family.
Eligibility:
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:
Administrative Officer Band 3 WORD
Application Guide:
Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2026.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.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Stuart Beard
Associate Director of Nursing - OPMHS
Phone number: (03) 6166 6370
Email address: stuart.beard@ths.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
One Health Podcast - Spotify
One Health Podcast - Apple
Tasmanian Health Careers Tasmanian
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.
Older Persons Mental Health is a unique combination of mental health and/or dementia care. We work collaboratively with the person, their family as well as informal and formal supports within their lives to ensure the person is living the best life they can.
Broaden your professional experience, with our CARE values driven approach (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence), and work in a multidisciplinary team with like-minded people where you can improve the lives of older people.
OPMHS is currently under reform, and while we know change can be challenging, this is an opportunity to make a valuable contribution and feel the reward of working in a centre that continues to grow and nurture mental health supports for vulnerable members of our community. What is more important than that?
The Role:
As part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality mental health services in accordance with the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, Mental Health Services principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency Policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the Administrative Officer undertakes a range of high level administrative functions for the Older Persons Mental Health Services (OPMHS), including supervision of administrative staff and the coordination of administrative processes and provides high level day to day administrative support services to OPMHS.
Provides day to day administrative support to the Older Persons Mental Health team.
Contributes towards optimal administrative and business support processes at the local level.
Liaise with a variety of personnel, including staff, clients and outside organisations.
Input, retrieve and update information and produce reports utilising a variety of computer software packages.
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, part time, day worker position, working up to 30.4 hours per fortnight, as soon as possible until 30 June 2027.
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:
$73,811 to $7+,77+ per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2026
Salary Packaging:
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $+,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.+5 per week per person, or $25.+5 for a family.
Eligibility:
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:
Administrative Officer Band 3 WORD
Application Guide:
Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2026.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.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Stuart Beard
Associate Director of Nursing - OPMHS
Phone number: (03) 6166 6370
Email address: stuart.beard@ths.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
One Health Podcast - Spotify
One Health Podcast - Apple
Tasmanian Health Careers Tasmanian
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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Administrative Officer (527888) position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Devonport offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.