Working in the Department of Health and Human Services
At 30 June 2008, there were 10 443 paid employees representing 8 618 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions providing high quality health and human services for all Tasmanians. The Agency’s employees work in the most diverse and broad range of environments and occupational groups found in the Tasmanian State Service. These include service delivery staff such as nurses, doctors, child protection workers, allied health staff and reception staff at front counters, supported by administrative and other service support staff in the workplace, such as medical records, ward clerks, maintenance staff, kitchen and cleaning staff. In addition, the Agency provides common support services such as human resources, finance, information technology, facility management and procurement on a shared service basis.
State Service employees are not required to report or specify whether they have a disability. Equally, they are not required to provide their age or identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or a person with English as a second language. Consequently, there is no specific information about the number of people within DHHS who have a disability or particular requirements to ensure they can work effectively and productively. However, managers/supervisors are responsible for communicating with staff to identify and address any issues affecting the provision of an effective workplace.
The State Service Commissioner conducted the inaugural Tasmanian State Service Employee Survey in July 2005, in which seven per cent of respondents across all Government agencies identified as having a disability. The survey was repeated in 2007 and the number of respondents who identified as having a disability remained unchanged. Further information about the results of the survey may be viewed at www.ossc.tas.gov.au.
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