Project Manager - Preventive and Population Health (520196)

Department of Health, Tasmania; Hobart; On-site; AUD 132,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health in Tasmania is seeking a Permanent, full-time Project Manager to lead statewide preventive and population health initiatives. You will oversee planning, delivery, monitoring and reporting for Tasmania's state 20-year preventive health strategy, coordinating across policy, planning and program delivery.

Ideal candidates will have strong project management, policy and strategic planning skills, and the ability to interpret evidence and communicate clear, fit-for-purpose

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills to coordinate and deliver complex projects.
• Policy and strategic planning experience, including developing and implementing policy, legislation, strategies and plans.
• Strong analytical and communication skills to interpret evidence and provide clear, fit-for-purpose advice to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Policy planning

Communication skills

Education

Relevant qualification

Job description

The Team

The Public Health – Improvement (Strategy and Policy) team within Population Health is responsible for leading and supporting the delivery of major whole-of-government commitments in preventive and population health. This includes Tasmania’s state 20-year preventive health strategy, state tobacco action plan, and relevant actions under the Long-Term Plan for Healthcare in Tasmania 2040.

The Role

The role provides statewide lead project management for allocated streams of work within the team’s broader program, with a particular focus on Tasmania’s state 20-year preventive health strategy. The role supports the planning, coordination, delivery, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of statewide population health priorities, and provides team management and guidance across policy, planning, project and program delivery activities.

You will need

• Strong project management skills, including the ability to coordinate and deliver complex projects within agreed priorities, timelines and governance arrangements.
• Policy and strategic planning skills, including the ability to contribute to the development and implementation of policy, legislation, strategies and plans.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to interpret evidence, navigate stakeholder interests and prepare clear, fit-for-purpose advice.

Details of appointment

• Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you can join us.
• 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 Union 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.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Relevant qualification from a recognised institution or equivalent experience

Statement of Duties

• 520196 Project Manager - Preventive and Population Health Band7 (Sep 2026).docx

Application Guide

• Applicant Guide.docx

How to apply

• applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information

Name: Al Brown

Position: Manager - Health Improvement & Partnerships

Email address: [e-mail]

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