Project Officer - Family Violence Counselling and Support Services
Department of Health Tasmania – Melbourne VIC
*Please note this role is based in Tasmania*
The Team
The Family Violence Counselling and Support Services (FVCSS) offers specialised counselling and support to assist adults, children and young people who have experienced family violence.
This service is part of the Safe at Home service system, with a strong focus on the safety and well‐being of victim survivors of family violence.
The Role
Provide high level support and guidance to meet the objectives of the projects identified by Family Violence
Counselling and Support Service (FVCSS).
Provide specialist advice and expertise in relation to project support required.
Act as a high‐level resource to schedule and provide education and training to existing and new stakeholdersin relation to the relevant projects.
Develop, extract, and analyse data from consumer and stakeholder consultation including preparing high‐quality reports and ensuring data integrity and security of consumers and stakeholders information is maintained.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with staff, management, and other key internal and external stakeholders, ensuring the provision of high quality, effective services relating to the objectives of the project.
You will need
Demonstrated expertise in project management, information management and/or data analysis to develop, analyse and extract relevant information to meet project objectives.
Highly‐developed written and oral communication skills, including the demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team to support project objectives.
Proven ability to provide specialist advice, education and training and negotiate effectively with a wide range of staff, managers, and other internal and external stakeholders.
Knowledge of,



or the ability to quickly acquire the knowledge of in the relevant project area.
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
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.
Salary
$102,027 to $106,985 per annum.
Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.




Salary range is in accordance with Health and Human Services Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of ****.
Salary Packaging
You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other advantages if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
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 $***** per week per person, or $***** for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria
Current Working with Children Registration
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Postgraduate qualification/s in project management, health system management or equivalent experience
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:
Project Officer - FVCSS Band 5
Application Guide:
Applicant Guide.docx
*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:Nicole MainwaringPosition:Statewide Manager - Family Violence Counselling and Support ServicePhone number:******** ***Email address:******
*Applications close on 11:55pm, Sunday, 18th October ****
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📌 Project Officer - Family Violence Counselling And Support Services (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Health, Tasmania
📍 Melbourne