Project Manager – Expressions of Interest for upcoming opportunities

  • Register your interest now – We are always looking for talented Project Managers to join our growing team.
  • Competitive salary ($100 -110K) not-for-profit salary packaging option
  • Locations: Hobart, Launceston or Ulverstone – You choose!

About the opportunity

Due to our rapidly evolving industry, we are always on the lookout for experienced, adaptable Project Managers to lead and oversee multiple simultaneous projects. We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis and will review them as opportunities become available. 

Whether you are ready for a new challenge now or in the future, please register your interest – we would love to hear from you. 

In this role, you will be able to apply your core project management skills of communication, collaboration, negotiation and influence – working alongside highly skilled experts to deliver priority health project outcomes.   It’s an opportunity to learn a new sector and make a real difference in the lives of Tasmanians. 

What you would be doing

You will:

  • Drive multiple health projects through effective application of project management methodology, drawing on the project team’s collective expertise
  • Develop and maintain project plans, schedules and budgets
  • Coordinate project resources, tasks and deliverables
  • Identify and mitigate project risks ensuring successful project completion
  • Communicate project status, issues and resolutions to stakeholders

 Here’s what you’ll look like

  • Proven project management skills with demonstrated successful results
  • Experience developing project planning documentation, performance reporting, and have solid financial literacy
  • Effective communicator with the gift to engage with, and build strong, productive relationships with a variety of stakeholders
  • You’re happy to travel if required (intrastate and interstate)
  • 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 – less tax means more take home pay
  • 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-based office (after 6 months of employment)
  • Discounted private health insurance
  • 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
  • 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 resume and a cover letter outlining how your competencies align to the essential and desirable criteria from the position description on our website: www.primaryhealthtas.com.au/careers. 

To find out more about this opportunity please contact Owen Routley – Health Program Manager on

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and we will contact candidates as positions become available.

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