• Newly created positions x 2 - actively contribute to health service project management.
• Full-time, permanent (or part-time negotiable)
• Salary ($80k - $85k) + super + not-for-profit salary packaging
• Location: Hobart or Launceston

About the opportunity

Primary Health Tasmania is proud to be at the forefront of improving health services for Tasmanians by designing and implementing multiple health projects and programs. We’re looking for super organised Project Coordinators to be key players in supporting our rapidly developing team. You will be either helping to implement new project management arrangements across a wide range of health services or directly supporting the delivery of a small portfolio of health projects.

In these brand-new roles, you’ll be at the heart of our project operations, making sure everything runs smoothly day-to-day. You’ll engage with stakeholders, keep everyone in the loop with clear communication and maintain top-notch project documentation.

What you would be doing

Your focus will be:

• Maintain project documentation using MS tools such as MS Project for the web, Excel, Word and SharePoint
• Track project deliverables and coordinate resources to meet timelines and objectives
• Facilitate collaboration across teams and with external consultants and stakeholders
• Coordinate meetings and workshops and support the preparation and updating of materials and communications

Here's what you’ll look like

• Project Coordination, Administration: Experience in coordinating projects or project administration (project experience in a health or community services setting would be advantageous). Good working experience with Microsoft suite of tools.
• Communication and Relationship-Building: Ability to connect with and build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Adaptability and Problem-Solving: Proactive in meeting project needs, working independently, and finding practical solutions.

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 conditions and 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
• 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 a 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 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.     

Feel free to reach out and learn more about this opportunity by arranging a conversation with Philip Grant – General Manager – Health Planning and Program Management who can be contacted by email [email protected] using the subject line: Project Coordinators x2 - Health Planning and Program Management - Hobart / Launceston enquiry via EthicalJobs.

**Please note: We will review and assess applications as they are received and will close the vacancies as soon as the right candidates are 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.

A position description is attached.