Physical Activity Officer (500738)
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - Public Health Services
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Job description:
The Role:
- Facilitate the development and implementation of evidence informed policy, systems and services through collaboration, research, planning and evaluation across the Agency, government, and community sectors.
- Provide high level advice to Public Health Services and other areas of the Agency, State government and community sectors about issues relating to population health approaches to improving physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour.
- Promote, coordinate, manage and support strategic initiatives relevant to a systems approach to improving physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour.
- Disseminate, promote, and contribute to new knowledge about improving physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour in populations.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Team:
- Public Health Services in the Tasmanian Department of Health works with government and communities to protect and promote good health and prevent disease and injury.
- We value an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace and prioritise the health and wellbeing of our staff.
Details of Appointment:
Permanent, part time, day worker, position working 45.6 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 and part time vacancies.
Location:
This is a statewide position and may require intrastate travel.
Your primary work location will be negotiated from the sites in the following regions, Southern, North or North-West Tasmania
Salary:
$101,705 - $115,272 per annum + 10.5% superannuation
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
Eligibility:
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in physical activity and disease prevention
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- Crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents:
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties:
- 500738 Physical Activity Officer Band 6 (October 2022) CS (1).pdf
- 500738 Physical Activity Officer Band 6 (October 2022) CS (1).docx
Applicant Guide:
- Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
- Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx
How to Apply:
- Please note that our application process has changed. Refer to the application guide for information on the new application format.
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures 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.
Please Note:
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
For More Information:
Julie Williams
Position: Manager Chronic Conditions Prevention
Phone: 0409 419 661
E-mail: Julie.williams@health.tas.gov.au
Important Information:
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