Team Leader - Nursing Workforce Development/Data Analyst (530598)

The Team:

The Team Leader – Nursing Workforce Development/Data Analyst works with a significant degree of independent decision making, receiving advice and direction from and working in consultation and collaboration with Nursing Directors and Executive Director Of Nursing and Midwifery.

As part of the Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery Office, and working collaboratively with the Hospitals North West Executive Leadership Team, this role will design and implement change management processes to support the development and implementation of the Workforce Planning Unit.

Partnering with other health professionals and resource personal and supervising administrative staff on recruitment processes and policy to improve and coordinate the use of information systems that improve standards of patient care.

The Role:

To lead and manage the Nursing Workforce Planning Unit providing high level advice and support to the Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery and Nursing Directors/Managers across a range of nursing management matters including staffing models, rostering practices, data analysis and maintaining optimal use of resources, maintaining and modifying policy, administrative processes and research projects.

• Demonstrated experience and expertise in project management and delivery.
• High-level knowledge, understanding and delivery of health workforce planning/data analysis.
• Sound knowledge and experience in the use of database and spreadsheet applications and the interpretation, presentation and use of statistical information including the capacity to conduct research and analysis and prepare high level reports.
• Advanced interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and negotiate with stakeholders and articulate highly complex issues that are understandable to the audience.
• Demonstrated self-motivation with the ability to exercise initiative to achieve results whilst working in a challenging work environment.

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:

Permanent, full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you can join our team.

*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: $128,102 to $134,832 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

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• 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.

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Tertiary level qualifications in health planning or health workforce planning

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: 

• 530598 Statement of Duties Band 7 Team Leader - Nursing Workforce Development Data Analyst.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.

For more information:

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

Name: Michele Coghlan
Position: EDONM
Phone number: 0428 243 081

Email address: michele.coghlan@ths.tas.gov.au

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