Job description
* 2 roles available – Help us connect the dots across health services for seamless integration of care
* Full-time permanent
* Salary ($105k-$110k) + super + not-for-profit salary packaging
* Locations: Hobart, Launceston or Ulverstone – your choice
About the opportunity
We work with the Tasmanian community to create sustainable health and wellbeing solutions, ensuring people get the right care - when and where they need it. Our Partnership and Integration team focuses on improving health services and helping different parts of the healthcare system work better together.
We’re looking for two brand-new Leads to help communities and health services connect, plan and deliver care that meets local needs.
If you are looking for a role that offers the chance to be part of a culture that values continuous improvement and person-centred care, this is the opportunity for you!
What you would be doing
Reporting to the Manager – Partnership and Integration, your focus will be:
* Understanding local health services, identifying gaps, and spotting opportunities for improvement
* Using evidence, data and research to design practical strategies and projects
* Translating evidence and policy into practical strategies and projects that improve outcomes
* Working with providers, consumers and stakeholders to co-design solutions
We have work underway in the following areas:
* Alcohol and other drugs
* Population planning, place-based approaches and chronic conditions
* Palliative care
* Aged care
Don’t worry if your experience is from another health or social care sector – if you’re the right fit, we’ll support you to familiarise yourself with the subject matter of this work.
Here's what you’ll look like
Your background may be in health or community services, policy, workforce planning, or project coordination.
These skills will also get you off to a great start:
* Evidence-informed strategy: Proven ability to use evidence, data and research to design practical strategies and projects, and the capability to turn policy into practical solutions
* Health system knowledge: A strong understanding of how health services work and how to improve integration
* Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work with teams, communities and stakeholders to achieve results
* 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 expenses which means 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 (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
* Fitness Passport – cost effective access to 30+ gyms and pools
* 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 ready to make a real difference in primary health care and in local communities, 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 attached Position Description, also found on our website.
We really encourage you to reach out and learn more about this opportunity by calling Susan Powell – General Manager – Health System Improvement on .
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including reference checks, Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check or other screening as necessary depending on the role.
**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