Project Manager - Preventive and Population Health (520196)

Tasmanian Government; Tasmania; Hybrid; AUD 132,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Leave entitlements

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Tasmanian Government in Hobart is seeking a Project Manager - Preventive and Population Health to lead statewide initiatives under the Public Health Improvement program.

You will oversee planning, delivery, monitoring and reporting of the state’s 20-year preventive health strategy and tobacco action plan, coordinating with policy, planning and program teams. This is a permanent, full-time role based in Level 15, Collins Street.

Qualifications

• Statewide lead project management for preventive health streams.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, deliver, monitor and report on population health priorities.
• Experience in policy development and program delivery guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage allocated streams of work within the Population Health program.
• Support planning, coordination, delivery, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of statewide priorities.
• Provide team management and guidance across policy, planning, and project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Policy & planning

Analytics & communication

Job description

Project Manager - Preventive and Population Health (520196)

Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - Public Health Services

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 15 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Sunday 15 November, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 7

$132,460 to $139,392 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Level 15, 108-110 Collins St

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 provides statewide lead project management for allocated streams of work within the team’s broader program, with a particular focus on delivering 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.

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.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

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.

$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

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Relevant qualification from a recognised institution or equivalent experience

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

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Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

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.

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 7

$132,460 to $139,392 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Level 15, 108-110 Collins St

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 provides statewide lead project management for allocated streams of work within the team’s broader program, with a particular focus on delivering 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.

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Level 15, 108-110 Collins St

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 provides statewide lead project management for allocated streams of work within the team’s broader program, with a particular focus on delivering 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.