Partner with general practice, allied health and pharmacy supporting quality improvement and change initiatives

Full-time (or part-time 0.8 by negotiation)

Salary ($80k - $85k) + super + not-for-profit salary packaging

Location: Launceston

About the opportunity

At Primary Health Tasmania, our purpose is to create sustainable, high-quality 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 Practice Improvement team focuses on the core of Tasmania’s primary care system - directly supporting general practices and primary care providers.

We are excited to be searching for our new Primary Health Consultant to actively develop strong and productive relationships with general practice, allied health providers and pharmacy.

If you are looking for a role where you play a key part in supporting change and innovation for improving patient care, this could be the opportunity for you!

What you would be doing

Every day you will be the face of Primary Health Tasmania – developing relationships, supporting continuous quality improvement and supporting Practices to adopt change management processes in adapting to Strengthening Medicare reforms.

Your areas of focus will be:

In-person visits, meetings and telephone support

Develop and implement resources and promote the use of digital health tools

Support the development and implementation of quality improvement activities

Coordinate networking opportunities and educational events

Support the use of MyMedicare and government incentives and systems such as Practice Incentive Program, Medicare Benefits Schedule, and Chronic Disease Management (training provided)

Here's what you’ll look like

You might have a background in health program planning/coordination – experience working with GPs or allied health would be ideal.

These skills will also get you off to a great start:

Collaboration and Change Management: The ability to facilitate and manage change within healthcare organisations, guiding teams through transitions and overcoming resistance to new processes or initiatives

Stakeholder Engagement: Able to work with a varied range of stakeholders and develop strong, sustainable relationships

Teamwork: Demonstrated success in working as part of a diverse, multidisciplinary team

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 role and join a dedicated team who value collaboration, innovation and practical impact, 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.

We really encourage you to reach out and learn more about this opportunity by calling Eliza Taylor – Manager – Practice Improvement on 03 6213 8226

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: Sunday 7 September 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.

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