Be part of Tasmania’s Bluegum Health Transformation

Help us design the future of health. Join the Bluegum Health Transformation, a statewide initiative that’s building a more connected, person-centred, sustainable and efficient health system for all Tasmanians. As a Project Support Officer, you’ll be at the pulse of transformation, supporting multidisciplinary teams that blend digital innovation with human-centred design.

Why Bluegum?

• You will positively contribute to the Bluegum Health Transformation which will shape the future of Tasmanian healthcare
• We do work with greater purpose that will make a real difference to the Tasmanian community
• Behind every great project is a strong support team
• We are always looking to improve and innovate
• Your growth, learning and development are important to us
• We are a big team and will achieve big results
• We are supportive and build and nurture our people
• We support diversity and inclusion and safe and healthy workplaces
• Tasmanian State Service employment conditions
• You will be a valued part of a rewarding program that is proud of what it achieves.

As a Project Support Officer you will:

• Use your project support skills across the project lifecycle to facilitate work programs and multiple digital health projects so everything runs efficiently.
• Regularly apply your flexibility, understanding and skills with change management, business analysis and improvement to contribute to meaningful change in our new Integrated Services team.
• Frequently use your strong organisational, planning and co-ordinations skills to prioritise and multitask.
• Demonstrate your excellent capacity to connect, engage and problem solve with diverse clients, contractors and stakeholders on a wide range of issues.
• Employ your good written communication skills to develop a range of written documents including minutes for a range of committees.
• Display your advanced team skills as you collaborate with multi-disciplinary colleagues and clients to achieve shared outputs and outcomes.

Make healthcare transformation your mission. Apply now and bring your skills to where they’ll make a lasting difference.

You will need:

• Demonstrated experience in supporting the delivery of IT related assignments/projects, with some delivery into a healthcare and/or human service environment.
• Proven experience in building and maintaining client/stakeholder relationships in a health or human services environment, together with proven negotiation and liaison skills in an area subject to frequent change.
• Practical experience and knowledge of project methodologies and implementation within the healthcare environment.

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

Details of appointment:

Multiple Permanent full time, day worker positions, 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: $98,255 to $103,069 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Bachelor level degree qualification in a relevant discipline

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:

• Generic Project Support Officer Band 5 (Aug 2025 Bluegum) (word)

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide (word)

Applications Close: Sunday 24 August 2025, 11:55pm AEDT

How to apply:

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.

For more information:

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

Name: Kate Prince
Phone number: 03 6166 3933
Email address: [email protected]

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