Job description
- Join a dynamic NFP board in the primary health care sector
- A number of paid board positions are available
- Locations: North West, North and South
Primary Health Tasmania is seeking applications from suitably qualified people to join its Board of Directors.
About Primary Health Tasmania
Primary Health Tasmania is a non-government, not-for-profit organisation working to connect care and keep Tasmanians well and out of hospital. We are one of 31 similar organisations funded under the Australian Government’s Primary Health Networks Program established to support and enable a coordinated, primary care-focused health system.
Primary Health Tasmanian operates statewide with offices in Hobart, Launceston and Ulverstone and has strong relationships with a broad range of private, public and community sector organisations across primary, acute, aged and social care. This puts us in good stead in our push for a coordinated, primary care-focused health system delivering right care in the right place at the right time by the right people.
Skills we are particularly looking for
Primary Health Tasmania is committed to developing a strong and diverse Board where individual members bring unique strengths to the organisation. Applications are sought from people with strong professional governance skills and expertise across at least 2 industry skill areas – these are outlined in the skills matrix. Priority areas include general practice, primary health care, and health service design and delivery. Regional representation is considered as part of the Board profile.
The Board welcome and encourage applications from people across our community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We recognise the richness that diversity brings to our organisation.
About the roles
Applications are sought for 3 elected director positions on the Primary Health Tasmania Board.
Board Director positions are paid positions, commencing in November 2024 for 3 years to 2027.
The following documents are available by clicking on the ‘Apply now’ link :
- position description (contains details of selection criteria and time commitment)
- skills matrix (used to ensure the right balance of professional and industry skills across the Board)
- an information sheet (with key dates)
- application form
Applicants must be based in Tasmania.
How to apply
Click the “Apply Now” button for all the information you need.
Diversity Statement
We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially 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.