• Live and work in beautiful Hobart, Tasmania
• Newly created position
• Full-time, permanent (negotiable for the right candidate)
• Salary ($115k - $125k) + super + not-for-profit salary packaging

Tasmania provides an enviable lifestyle offering all the culture, dining experiences and facilities of big cities, in a relaxed and safe community setting.  Short commutes to restaurants, beaches, bushwalking and famous mountain biking trails make for the perfect work/life balance. (Assistance with relocation may be available).

About the opportunity

An important part of what we do at Primary Health Tasmania is coordinate and implement multiple simultaneous health programs and projects, valued at over $50 million annually, to improve the health and wellbeing of Tasmanians. Our program management team is high-performing and our new PMO Manager will take it to the next level.

This exciting new role is all about bringing consistency and good governance to our program management and project management practices, nurturing a positive project management culture, and offering valuable strategic advice to our executive leaders.

What you would be doing

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will lead, inspire and shape program management strategy. Your key focus areas will be:

• Work with Program Managers and the General Manager to develop and maintain our project and program platform, frameworks and methodologies.
• Set up governance structures to ensure smooth and effective decision-making.
• Standardise project management practices and be the go-to person for guidance, building strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Streamline processes to make our program management and project management more efficient and ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Provide regular performance reports for the Program Governance Board, General Manager, sponsors and stakeholders with valuable insights and advice.

Here's what you’ll look like

• Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in project/program management, especially in the business or health sector.
• Skills: Advanced project management skills with demonstrable practical experience with program and project management tools, methodologies, and frameworks.
• Leadership: Proven experience in leading teams to high performance in complex environments.
• Influence: Strong skills in building relationships and influencing stakeholders to achieve goals.
• Independence: Ability to work independently with excellent problem-solving skills
• 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 – Use your pre-tax salary for everyday living expenses – you pay less tax and have more money to spend.
• 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 (subject to assessment after completion of 6 months)
• 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
• Discounted private health insurance
• 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 – Teamwork, Respect, Accountability and Courage.

How to apply

If you are excited to make your mark in this brand-new position and join a dedicated team who make a meaningful difference every day, please get in touch.

Be sure to make your application stand out by providing a current resume and a cover letter describing your motivation for applying, and demonstrating how your unique skills, experience and values align with the requirements of the role as outlined in the Position Description found on our website: www.primaryhealthtas.com.au/careers.     

Informal enquiries and discussions with our General Manager: Health Planning and Program management are welcomed. These can be arranged by emailing Philip Grant at [email protected] using the subject line: Manager - Primary Health Program Management Office enquiry via EthicalJobs.

**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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A position description is attached.