• Do you have experience in leading the implementation of mental health programs?
• Two full-time, contract positions available
• Competitive salary + not-for-profit salary packaging option
• Locations: Hobart, Launceston or Ulverstone – You choose!

About the opportunity

We have two lead positions available in our Service Design team, both which provides an essential operational role for Primary Health Tasmania, which requires the application of advanced technical skills to ensure the ongoing project development, management, and implementation of the following;

Lead – Health Service Design – Head to Health (available to 30 June 2025) to lead the establishment and support the embedding of Launceston Head to Health (formerly Adult Mental Health Centre) within the broader mental health system in Launceston.

Lead – Health Service Design – Mental Health (available to 30 June 2024) to lead the implementation of the Early Psychosis Youth Service (EPYS), the new headspace Centre in Hobart, and the Head to Health Kids service.

What would you be doing…

You will work closely with the Manager – Service Design and the Program Operations team (responsible for end-to-end project management), to provide technical advice and leadership to Primary Health Tasmania projects or programs, ensuring a coordinated, strategic, adaptable, responsive and results focused approach to achieve positive health outcomes for the Tasmanian community.

You will apply evidence-based knowledge and understanding of the national and Tasmanian health systems, the national and state mental and other health reform agendas, community health and service needs, service delivery, clinician challenges, and clinical pathways in designing commissioning activities.

Here's what you’ll look like…

• You will have qualifications in a social science or public health field, and/or minimum five years’ demonstrable experience in managing complex social and/or health-related projects at a system-wide level.
• You have a high level of verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with a range of audiences, including experience in the development of a variety of written communication including reports, briefing notes, service requirements to a high level.
• You’ll have project management skills with the ability to lead, demonstrate and apply project management tools and methodologies.
• You’ll ideally have a strong influencing capability and examples of collaborating across and between organisations building strong links and knowledge to ensure project success.
• You’re adaptable, flexible and able to think creatively with experience in change management.
• You’ll work collaboratively and consultatively as part of a team, including the ability to managing action plans, coordinating activities and collaborating with peers and contribute to high-performance of the organisation.
• 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…

• Competitive salary package
• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging option – tax saving benefits
• Discounted private health insurance
• Generous leave and family care benefits – such as, an additional 5 days of paid Carer’s Leave per year, paid Parental Leave, 3 days of paid leave between Christmas and New Year
• 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 resumé and a cover letter (please indicate your preference of which role you are apply for) responding to the essential and desirable criteria from the position description on our website: www.primaryhealthtas.com.au/careers.

To learn more about this opportunity please contact Lou Cornish, Manager – Service Design phone 03 6213 8267.

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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