Project Manager - Preventive and Population Health (520196)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Study leave

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Department of Health, Tasmania is seeking a statewide lead Project Manager to coordinate streams within the Public Health – Improvement team. You will support planning, delivery, monitoring and reporting of statewide population health priorities, and provide guidance across policy, planning, and program delivery.

Permanent, full-time, 76 hours per fortnight, with hours negotiable. You will work with stakeholders to implement Tasmania’s preventive health strategy and related programs, delivering

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills to coordinate and deliver complex projects within priorities and timelines.
• Policy and strategic planning skills to contribute to policy, legislation, strategies and plans.
• Strong analytical and communication skills to interpret evidence and prepare clear advice.

Responsibilities

• Lead statewide project management for allocated streams within the team’s program.
• Support planning, coordination, delivery, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of statewide population health priorities.
• Provide team management and guidance across policy, planning, project and program delivery activities.

Skills

Project management

Policy & strategic planning

Analytical & communication skills

Education

Relevant qualification or equivalent experience

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

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Al Brown

Position: Manager - Health Improvement & Partnerships

Email address: [e-mail]

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