The Workforce Strategy and Planning Unit (WSPU) provides statewide leadership in cross‑sectoral health workforce strategy, policy and planning, including medical workforce policy and strategy, to build a sustainable, skilled and future‑ready workforce for Tasmania. The Unit delivers integrated, evidence‑based workforce planning aligned with service and infrastructure planning, leads implementation and monitoring of the Health Workforce Sustainability Strategy and Plan, and ensures alignment with national workforce reforms and priorities. The Workforce Planning Team is responsible for the delivery of strategic, integrated workforce planning that is aligned with the Health Workforce Sustainability Strategy and Plan 2025-2030.
This position supports integrated workforce planning and monitoring through a combination of strategic planning, data analysis and reporting. It contributes to the development of long‑term and annual workforce plans, applying planning tools, frameworks and modelling to support workforce supply and demand, while ensuring alignment with health system priorities and service needs. The position analyses and manages workforce data to identify trends, gaps and opportunities, supports monitoring and evaluation activities through reports, dashboards and key metrics, and prepares clear, evidence‑based briefings and planning materials for decision‑makers. Working collaboratively with stakeholders, the position helps ensure workforce planning and monitoring activities are responsive, data‑driven and support sustainable workforce models and effective service delivery.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
2x Permanent full-time day worker positions available, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*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.
$102,027 to $106,985 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Position Features: Some intrastate travel required
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.
*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Helen Mulcahy
Position: Director Health Workforce Planning
Phone number: (03) 61661084; 0409 173 788
Email address: helen.mulcahy@health.tas.gov.au
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