• Do you have experience in preparing, negotiating and administering contracts, and managing stakeholder relationships?
• Permanent, Full-time position (Or part-time 0.9 FTE by negotiation)
• Salary ($80k - $85k) + super + not-for-profit salary packaging
• Locations: Hobart, Launceston or Ulverstone – You choose!

About the opportunity

Due to an increase in health program portfolios, Primary Health Tasmania has an exciting, new opportunity for an Advisor – Contractor Relationships to join an established and highly committed team, playing a key role in managing contracts for commissioned service providers in the primary health care sector.

The work of the Advisor follows the full commissioning cycle and works collaboratively with commissioned service providers to deliver quality health care to Tasmanians.

What you would be doing

Working closely with your team and the Manager – Contractor Relationships you will:

• Prepare contract specifications and oversee health service establishment
• Develop a shared understanding with service providers on contractual requirements
• Actively monitor service activity, progress and performance against contracted outcomes, time-frames and budget
• Manage service contract safety and quality compliance
• Support contract closure including service decommissioning, and
• Proactively manage stakeholder relationships and expectations

Here's what you’ll look like

• Technical expertise in contract management, such as: contract preparation, performance monitoring, risk and financial management, data analysis and reporting and contract closure/decommissioning.
• A master engager and collaborator, able to build and maintain successful relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated organisational skills, ability to work unsupervised, meet deadlines, and work under pressure in an environment of change.
• 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 resume and a cover letter describing your motivation for applying and how your unique skills, experience and values align with the requirements of the role as outlined in the Position Description found on our website: primaryhealthtas.com.au/careers.   

To learn more about this opportunity please contact Lorraine McNamara, Manager – Contractor Relationships on phone 03 6341 8723.

A position description is attached.

Please note: We may commence interviews prior to this date and close the vacancy early if the right candidate is found, so, please apply as soon as possible.    

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.

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