Make a real impact with your Project Management skills - Lead projects that change lives in Tasmania.

Full-time, permanent

Salary ($110k - $113k) + super + not-for-profit salary packaging

Location: Hobart, Launceston or Ulverstone – your choice….

About the opportunity

At Primary Health Tasmania, our purpose is to create sustainable health and wellbeing solutions with, and for, the Tasmanian community - making sure Tasmanians get the right health care, in the right place and at the right time. Our Program Management team provides a structured and consistent approach in overseeing and managing a range of health programs addressing local needs and improving service delivery.

Due to the expansion of health initiatives, we are seeking an experienced and adaptable Health Project Lead to join a supportive and values-driven team who are passionate about improving health outcomes for those who need it most.

If you are looking for a role where you can work alongside people who care deeply about equity, collaboration and creating real change in the healthcare system, all while shaping your core project management skills, you’ve found it!

What you would be doing

Under the direction of the Health Program Manager, you will lead and oversee multiple simultaneous projects in a fast paced, rapidly evolving industry.

Your focus will be:

Project Leadership: Lead and deliver multiple health projects using proven project management expertise

Planning and Budgeting: Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure alignment with strategic goals

Execution and Coordination: Coordinate resources, tasks and deliverables to drive efficient project execution

Risk and Stakeholder Management: Identify and mitigate risks while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders on project status and challenges.

Here's what you’ll look like

You may have project management experience in healthcare or are ready to use your core PM skills of communication, collaboration, negotiation and influence in a brand-new sector.

Your talents will include:

Project Management: Proven PM skills with demonstrated successful results

Planning and Financial Acumen: Experienced in developing project documentation and performance reports, solid financial literacy with the ability to manage budgets and resources

Stakeholder Engagement: Effective communicator across diverse audiences, able to build strong, productive relationships with stakeholders. Adept at navigating complex environments with diplomacy and influence.

Happy to travel if required – more than likely intrastate across our sites

You’ll be a Culture Champion – understanding that every day, you play an important part of what makes Primary Health Tasmania a great place to work.

Benefits of working with us…

Salary packaging up to $15,900 – Use your pre-tax salary for everyday expenses which means you pay less tax and have more money to spend

Up to $2,650 of pre-tax income can be used to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.)

Hybrid working option – blend of working from the office and home (after completion of 6 months)

Generous leave and family care benefits, such as; additional 5 days of paid Carer’s Leave per year, paid Parental Leave, 3 days of paid leave between Christmas and New Year

Discounted private health insurance

Friendly and inclusive workplace culture which embraces the diversity of its people

Here’s some information about us…

We are a not-for-profit organisation funded by the Australian Government to connect care and keep Tasmanians well and out of hospital. We are one of 31 Primary Health Networks (PHNs) in Australia and operate statewide with offices in Hobart, Launceston and Ulverstone. Our people and our values are an important part of what makes Primary Health Tasmania a great place to work. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values – Teamwork, Respect, Accountability and Courage.

How to apply

If you are ready to make your mark in this varied and meaningful role and join a dedicated team who value each other and make a real difference every day, please get in touch.

Be sure to make your application stand out by providing a current resume and a cover letter describing your motivation for applying, and how your unique skills, experience and values align with the requirements of the role as outlined in the Position Description found on our website: www.primaryhealthtas.com.au/careers.

Feel free to reach out and learn more about this opportunity by calling Owen Routley – Health Program Manager on 03 6341 8739.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including reference checks, Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check or other screening as necessary depending on the role.

Applications close: COB Monday 7 July 2025

**Please note: We may commence interviews prior to this date and close the vacancy early if the right candidate is found, so, please apply as soon as possible.

Diversity Statement

We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We recognise the richness that diversity brings to our workplace and believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their ages, nationalities, abilities, religions, genders, sexualities and cultural identities.

Primary Health Network Program – an Australian Government initiative