Job description
- Strategic leadership role driving innovation and high performance in delivering health initiatives
- Full time Permanent
- Competitive salary ($115k – $120k) + not-for-profit salary packaging
- Hobart CBD location
About the opportunity
We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Health Program Manager responsible for the Chronic Conditions and associated health concerns portfolio of work to join our Program Operations team. The Health Program Manager will work closely with Primary Health Tasmania’s functional business units to deliver health system initiatives that address the health needs of Tasmanian’s. The Health Program Manager will play a key role in supporting strong collaboration and communication across the organisation in efficient and effective outcome delivery.
The areas of focus for the role will potentially change over time, however the current health focus areas are:
- Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs;
- (This role’s portfolio) Chronic Conditions and associated health concerns for target populations including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, Aged Care, Palliative Care, Primary Care Enhancement for people with Intellectual Disability.
What you would be doing
Reporting to the General Manager Program Operations, you will:
- Establish and lead a high performing team of Health Projects Leads
- Support the initiation of new projects
- Facilitate program planning and ongoing monitoring of progress
- Provide strategic oversight in delivery and implementation of projects
- Ensure a coordinated approach to external stakeholder engagement
- Be responsible for the program team’s operational management including workload allocation, budget management, project funding compliance and procurement
- Contribute to continuous improvement of program and project management functions.
Here’s what you’ll look like
- Relevant business, program/project management or similar qualifications
- Relevant experience across any of the health areas of focus highly regarded
- Demonstrated strong strategic leadership capabilities
- Advanced program/project management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively, plan and prioritise, solve problems and be adaptable in a fast paced, complex operational environment
- Ability to travel if required (intrastate and interstate).
- 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 – less tax means more take home pay
- 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-based office (after completion of 6 months)
- Discounted private health insurance
- 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
- Relocation assistance may be considered
- 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 – respect, collaboration, results and professionalism.
How to apply
If you demonstrate an incredible work ethic and have a strong desire to make your mark in a dynamic workplace environment, we want to hear from you.
To apply, please submit a current resumé and a cover letter responding to the essential and desirable criteria from the position description on our website: here.
To learn more about this opportunity please contact Cath Watson, General Manager – Program Operations 03 6213 8221.
A position description is attached.
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.
Primary Health Network Program – an Australian Government initiative.