Job Description

The Team:

The Team at the Department of Health Tasmania works collaboratively to support the effective purchasing and funding of health services that deliver value for the Tasmanian community. In the role of Principal Officer – Purchasing and Funding the focus is on providing strategic leadership, sound advice, and strong governance across funding arrangements. The team values partnership, accountability, and continuous improvement, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure funding decisions are well‑informed, transparent, and aligned with departmental priorities and health outcomes.

The Role:

The Principal Officer - Purchasing and Funding is a specialist position and plays a key role in the development of the funding model which guides the allocation of DoH budget and the provision of advice to business units across the DoH.

You will need to:

• Participate in the development and negotiation of the annual service agreement between the Minister for Health and the DoH, with a lead role in the development and negotiation of acceptable outcomes in relation to the type and volume of services to be delivered within the available budget allocation and the provision of options and initiatives consistent with strategic government priorities.
• Develop, maintain, implement and evaluate reporting processes to enable the effective monitoring and assessment of DoH performance against the service volume requirements outlined in the service agreement and the terms and conditions under which funding is provided.
• Prepare and provide high level briefings, reports, submissions and advice to the responsible Ministers, Secretary, Deputy Secretary SMR, and the DoH on purchasing and funding issues and the implications for DoH, including emerging performance issues and recommended interventions.

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 1 July 2026 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: $128,102 to $134,832 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:

• 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

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Relevant tertiary or industry qualification and/or professional affiliation

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:

• Principal Officer - Purchasing and Funding Band 7 (WORD)

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide (WORD)

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.

Name: Daniel Davies
Position: Manager - Funding, Pricing and Modelling
Phone number: 0439 395 543
Email address: daniel.davies@health.tas.gov.au

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