• Senior leadership role supporting improved integration of care across the health system
• Permanent full-time position
• Competitive salary ($115k-$120k) + not-for-profit salary packaging option
• Locations: Hobart, Launceston or Ulverstone – You choose!

About the opportunity

Primary Health Tasmania has an exciting opportunity for an innovative and proactive manager to join our senior leadership group as Manager – Partnership and Integration. The Partnership and Integration team are significant contributors to improving the primary healthcare system and influencing ‘single-system’ thinking and improved integration of care, through working with key health system stakeholders – consumers, communities, providers, organisations and system partners.

The work focuses on understanding and influencing the policy context within which we work, advancing key improvements across the health system, driving population health planning and strengthening an integrated approach to safety and quality in health care, to ultimately better health outcomes for Tasmanians. The team has a strong focus on working in partnership, from supporting local community-based health service planning through to working with our partners on key health system reforms.

What would you be doing…

Working closely with the General Manager – Health System Improvement, you will;

• Lead and develop the Partnership and Integration team, supporting them to reach their full potential
• Oversee operational functions such as the team’s budget, procurement and project activities and human resources - recruitment and team performance management
• Foster productive and trusted relationships with health system stakeholders
• Identify and implement health system quality improvement initiatives
• Drive innovation through research and evaluation of future initiatives
• Represent Primary Health Tasmania at forums and working groups

Here's what you’ll look like…

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in a leadership role where you have proven success in strategic oversight of business area outcomes
• Knowledge of the Tasmanian health system and other care sectors and the ability to apply system thinking to innovative improvement initiatives
• Master of engagement and collaboration, able to build and maintain successful relationships with key stakeholders, creating a shared vision and purpose
• Understanding of project management methodology and able to translate this into achieving project objectives
• Strong, values-based leadership attributes
• 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 6 months of employment)
• 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.

Click Apply Now to submit a current resume and a cover letter responding to the essential and desirable criteria from the position description attached.

To learn more about this opportunity please contact Susan Powell, General Manager – Health System Improvement on 03 6213 8230.

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.

Primary Health Network Program – an Australian Government initiative