Senior Planner (South)

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Unit (EPRU) is responsible for whole-of-Agency emergency management for the Department of Health.

The Senior Planner works as part of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Unit (EPRU) statewide team to plan and coordinate emergency management systems and processes within an emergency risk management framework, consistent with legislative, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as Departmental, local, regional, and state emergency management strategic policies and plans.

Under the leadership of the Manager - Emergency Management, the Senior Planner will:

• Within a service area of responsibility, write, review, and validate service escalation and surge demand plans to contribute to the development of an agency-wide emergency management capability and incident management framework for the Department.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the service area’s escalation and surge demand planning, emergency notification procedures, and emergency risk management process is efficient, effective, and compliant with the Department’s risk management framework.
• Establish, maintain, and promote cooperative and collaborative partnerships with intra-agency, regional, local, non-government, and community stakeholders in relation to emergency management.
• Participate in committees and sub-committees at state, regional and local levels with a focus on risk identification and mitigation strategies for all hazards, and integrated planning and response for emergency management, including capability, resilience building and improved interoperability.

1. Well-developed strategic and operational understanding of contemporary emergency preparedness and response issues affecting emergency preparedness and response capability and development within the Department and/or broader Tasmanian emergency management sector.
2. Experience in research and policy development with demonstrated high-level analytical skills, the ability to examine and evaluate information, legislation, regulations and policy directions to produce advice and recommendations for appropriate action.
3. Well-developed organisation and time management skills with a demonstrated capacity to meet deadlines working independently or in a dynamic small team environment.
4. Experience in resolving complex issues through liaison with a wide range of stakeholders with demonstrated high-level interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships and professional networks, including in a high-pressure environment.
5. High-level written and oral communication skills with a demonstrated capacity to consult, negotiate, facilitate, and resolve conflict across a broad range of stakeholders, including senior management, and to convey complex information succinctly and clearly.
6. Ability to analyse emergency preparedness and response issues within the context of the Tasmanian health system and Tasmanian Emergency Management Framework with a demonstrated capacity to identify key aspects and develop planning and remediation options, including the drafting of emergency preparedness and response policy, plans and procedures.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

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.

Permanent, full time, day worker position, 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.

$111,754 to $126,579 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• 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

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Current Driver’s Licence

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Relevant qualification from a recognised tertiary institution or equivalent experience
• Negative Vetting 1 level security clearance

Position Features:

• A flexible working arrangement may be negotiated
• In the event of a major emergency, the Senior Planner may be required to work outside normal working hours to support DoH and/or broader whole-of-government emergency response and recovery operations
• Regular intrastate travel is a requirement of this role
• Must be available to participate in an on-call Duty Officer roster

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: 

Generic Senior Planner Band 6

Application Guide:  

Applicant Guide.docx

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 close on 16 August 2026, 11:55pm. 

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

Name: Alice Wanders
Position: Program Manager
Phone number: (03) 6166 0396
Email address: *************@health.tas.gov.au 

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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.