The Team

Provides several functions across the Agency including budget processes, financial reporting, strategic financial advice, business support, procurement, supply, revenue management and financial operations. Is responsible for developing and managing a wide variety of business processes.

Is a fast-paced setting.

The Role

Manages the delivery of project activities across Finance and Business Support and ensures project outputs and outcomes are aligned with Agency policies, procedures, core business functions and relevant legislation.

Identifies issues and drives change in policies, procedures, systems and processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness across Finance and Business Support.

You will need

- Demonstrated high level knowledge and experience in contemporary project management, together with a proven capacity to manage and deliver complex project objectives.
- Demonstrated high level strategic, conceptual, and analytical skills, including experience in analysing business processes, policies, procedures and systems to identify and make recommendations.
- Demonstrated high-level interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, including consultation, negotiation, influence, and liaison skills with the capacity to identify stakeholder requirements and deliver key outcomes.

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle.



Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment

Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of 12 months.

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

$132,460 to $139,392 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

- Qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in project management.

Contact Person

Name: Michelle Searle

Position: Executive General Manager Efficiency and Productivity

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Email address:

Company Culture and Diversity

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation.

We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

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📌 Project Manager (529514) (Hobart)
🏢 Department of Health, Tasmania
📍 Hobart