* Set the strategy and lead the work – build strong provider partnerships and manage contracts, performance and risk | Blend senior leadership with hands-on delivery
* Full time (or by negotiation)
* Salary ($115k-$123k) + super + not-for-profit salary packaging
* Locations: Hobart, Launceston or Ulverstone – your choice
About the
opportunity
At Primary Health Tasmania, our purpose is to create sustainable, high-quality health and wellbeing solutions with, and for, the Tasmanian community - making sure Tasmanians get the right health care, in the right place and at the right time.
We're looking for a confident and motivated
Manager – Contractor Relationships
to lead our Contractor Relationships team, responsible for managing and strengthening partnerships with our commissioned service providers.
This is a pivotal leadership role that blends strategic oversight with hands-on relationship management. You'll guide an established and capable team, shape how we collaborate with commissioned providers, and drive continuous improvement in how services are delivered and monitored.
As Manager, you will have the opportunity to contribute to better health outcomes across Tasmania by working at system level with a diverse range of providers and partners. You'll influence how commissioning is implemented, support effective service delivery, and see the direct and meaningful impact of your work in the community.
What you would be doing
Reporting to the General Manager – Health Service Commissioning, your focus will be:
* Overseeing contract negotiations, performance monitoring and risk management
* Working closely with internal teams and providers to resolve issues, improve service quality and make sure contracts are clear, achievable and aligned to funding objectives
* Leading and managing your team to reach their full potential
Here's what you'll look like
Your background may be in health, community services or government sectors, with experience in contract management, commissioning, procurement, program management or senior provider management.
These skills will get you off to a great start:
* Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills with the ability to influence and negotiate
* Practical experience in contract management and performance monitoring
* Leadership capability to manage and develop across your functional team
* 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 program – 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 work alongside people who care deeply about equity, collaboration and creating real change, 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:
We really encourage you to reach out and learn more about this opportunity by calling Alison O'Neill – General Manager – Health Service Commissioning 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.
Applications close: Sunday 1 February 2026
**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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