People & Culture Business Partners are trusted advisors who work alongside senior leaders to solve complex workforce challenges, strengthen leadership capability and improve organisational performance. We currently have a fixed-term opportunity to work at the heart of Tasmania's health system, partnering with Executive and senior leaders to deliver meaningful outcomes for our workforce, our services and the communities we serve.
You'll join a collaborative and forward-thinking Business Partner team that is embedding a contemporary partnering model focused on performance, capability and leadership.
Business Partners are the strategic engine room of our partnering model. They work closely with leaders to understand business priorities, identify workforce challenges and shape practical, people-centred solutions that deliver lasting results.
You'll influence decision-making, support organisational change, strengthen leadership capability and help leaders turn strategy into action.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
You are an experienced business partner or HR professional who:
Most importantly, you're motivated by making a genuine difference through people, leadership and organisational performance.
Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a 6 month period.
*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.
$132,460 to $ 139,392 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
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:
Application Guide:
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.
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Kate Scarafiotti
Position: Director People and Performance
Email address: kate.scarafiotti@health.tas.gov.au
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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.

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