Job Description

The Team:

The Infrastructure Group is responsible for the statewide planning, design and delivery of the Department's health infrastructure program. Within the Group, the Programming and Delivery unit leads the planning, design and delivery of Tasmania’s Health Capital Program, overseeing major infrastructure investments across hospitals, community health facilities and health services statewide.

The Department of Health is seeking an accomplished and strategic Program Manager to lead the delivery of a diverse and complex portfolio of major health infrastructure projects that will shape the future of healthcare across Tasmania. Working within a dynamic and high-profile environment, you will engage with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders and provide strategic advice to senior executives, including the Deputy Secretary Infrastructure and members of the Department's Executive.

The Role:

Reporting to the Director – Programming and Delivery, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy and be responsible for leading the delivery of significant capital works initiatives across the Department of Health. This is a unique opportunity to play a key leadership role in delivering significant capital investment programs that support contemporary healthcare services and improve outcomes for Tasmanians.

As Program Manager, you will provide leadership and strategic oversight across a portfolio of complex capital projects while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration and excellence in project delivery. You will also provide specialist advice on project delivery, construction industry matters, program scheduling, financial forecasting and risk mitigation to support successful outcomes across the capital works program.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the planning, coordination and delivery of a major health capital works program.
• Providing high-level strategic advice on emerging issues, risks and opportunities.
• Driving program performance and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and effectively.
• Managing project governance, financial performance, scheduling and reporting requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, standards, codes and contractual obligations.
• Building productive relationships with government agencies, consultants, contractors and health service stakeholders.
• Leading and developing high-performing teams to achieve strategic and operational objectives.
• Promoting and modelling the Department’s values, strategic priorities and collaborative culture.
• Championing a child-safe culture that supports the safety, wellbeing and rights of children and young people.

You will need:

We are seeking an experienced infrastructure leader who can successfully navigate complex environments and deliver large-scale capital programs.

You will bring:

• Significant experience leading and delivering large, multi-million-dollar construction and infrastructure programs, ideally within government, health or other complex public-sector environments.
• Demonstrated success in providing strategic leadership, building high-performing teams and driving organisational outcomes.
• Strong expertise in financial management, resource planning, governance and program performance monitoring.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant building and construction legislation, codes, standards and guidelines.
• Proven experience interpreting and administering Australian Standard construction contracts.
• Highly developed strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to identify risks, develop solutions and influence outcomes.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of government, industry and healthcare.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Join Us:

This is more than a project delivery role; it's an opportunity to influence the future of healthcare infrastructure across Tasmania.

You will contribute to projects that deliver modern, fit-for-purpose healthcare infrastructure and services while working alongside passionate professionals committed to improving health outcomes for Tasmanians.

Why Tasmania:

Tasmania offers an enviable lifestyle, combining meaningful career opportunities with exceptional work-life balance.

As Australia's only island state, Tasmania is renowned for its breathtaking natural landscapes, vibrant communities and relaxed way of life. Whether you're seeking outdoor adventure, cultural experiences or quality time with family and friends, Tasmania provides opportunities that are difficult to match elsewhere.

The Department of Health delivers services through more than 300 sites across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, North West Regional Hospital, Mersey Community Hospital, community health services, mental health services and Ambulance Tasmania.

A career with the Department of Health Tasmania means making a genuine difference to the lives of Tasmanians while enjoying a rewarding lifestyle in one of Australia's most beautiful locations.

Details of appointment:

Permanent full-time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Position Features:

• Intrastate travel

Salary:

$175,521 to $194,052 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Tertiary Qualification in Project Management, Engineering or Architecture or a related field.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• At least 5 years’ experience in the management and delivery of a complex program of capital works within the building and construction industry, preferably within the public sector environment

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents:

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Program Manager - Health Capital Program Band 9

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Simon Dunne
Position: Director - Programming and Delivery
Phone number: 03 6166 6277
Email address: simon.Dunne@health.tas.gov.au

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