Newly created leadership roles – 2 positions | Work at the core of Tasmania’s primary care system | Make a real impact improving general practice and primary care sustainability

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

Salary ($105k-$110k) + super + not-for-profit salary packaging

Locations: Hobart, Launceston or Ulverstone – your choice

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.

Due to internal growth, we are excited to be searching for two brand-new team members in the role of Lead – Practice Improvement to actively implement national reform initiatives to improve primary care sustainability.

If you are looking for a role where no two days are the same, your ideas are welcomed, your growth is encouraged and your work contributes to system-wide improvement, this could be the opportunity for you!

What you would be doing

Every day you will have the opportunity to lead and support practice improvement initiatives by:

Operating flexibly across all defined Practice Improvement portfolios

Providing cross-portfolio leadership support across the Practice Improvement team

Working collaboratively with your team to enhance primary care engagement

Building awareness of quality improvement and supporting the team to embed this within general practice and other primary care settings

Providing technical leadership, mentoring and day-to-day support to the team

Supporting capability for the delivery of projects and reform priorities

Here's what you’ll look like

You might have a background in primary healthcare and have an applied understanding of quality improvement methodologies in health care settings.

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

Engagement and Collaboration: Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage with primary healthcare

Agility and Responsiveness: You are adaptable and resilient, thriving in a fast-paced environment and able to balance multiple projects and shifting priorities

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

Team Leadership: Demonstrated strong capability and experience in leading teams for high performance in complex operational environments

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 new 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: COB Monday 8 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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