Job Description

The Team

Be part of Tasmania’s Bluegum Health Transformation

Help us design the future of health. Join the Bluegum Health Transformation, a statewide initiative that’s building a more connected, person-centred, sustainable and efficient health system for all Tasmanians. As a Project Support Officer, you’ll be at the pulse of transformation, supporting multidisciplinary teams that blend digital innovation with human-centred design.

Why Bluegum?

• • You will positively contribute to the Bluegum Health Transformation which will shape the future of Tasmanian healthcare
  • We do work with greater purpose that will make a real difference to the Tasmanian community
  • Behind every great project is a strong support team
  • We are always looking to improve and innovate
  • Your growth, learning and development are important to us
  • We are a big team and will achieve big results
  • We are supportive and build and nurture our people
  • We support diversity and inclusion and safe and healthy workplaces
  • Tasmanian State Service employment conditions

You will be a valued part of a rewarding program that is proud of what it achieves.

Bluegum Health Transformation | Tasmanian Department of Health

The Role

The Integrated Services team ensures effective governance of the Bluegum Health Program and provides human resourcing, budgeting, scheduling and reporting to support project teams with delivery in line with the Department’s project management framework.

As a Project Support Officer in the Integrated Services team, you will:

• Deliver high-quality project management support to multi-disciplinary project teams, including support for developing, updating and monitoring project planning and documentation; governance frameworks and procedures; scheduling; budget and financial tracking; change management; and ‘go live' into operations.
• Coordinate resources to ensure project teams have access to tools, tracking, resources, reports, data and templates.
• Assist Project Managers to maintain project management systems, project scheduling tools, risk registers, and other critical resources.
• Support Project Managers to track progress, maintain quality control, and oversee adherence to timelines, standards, procedures and policies; maintain accurate and accessible records; and support the documentation and communication of change.
• Participate as a member of the team undertaking in-depth research, business and gap analysis, and review and evaluation, to streamline processes and support continuous improvement for project activities.

Make healthcare transformation your mission. Apply now and bring your skills to where they’ll make a lasting difference.

You will need

1. Demonstrated experience in supporting the delivery of IT related assignments/projects, with some delivery into a healthcare and/or human service environment.
2. Proven experience in building and maintaining client/stakeholder relationships in a health or human services environment, together with proven negotiation and liaison skills in an area subject to frequent change.
3. Practical experience and knowledge of project methodologies and implementation within the healthcare environment.
4. Ability to write and negotiate persuasively, to assist in driving positive outcomes for programs and projects.
5. Well-developed co-ordination, organisation, self-management and prioritisation skills, with proven capacity to manage tight deadlines.

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

Details of appointment

2 x Fixed term full time, day worker positions available, working 76 hours per fortnight for 12 months.

*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.

Salary

$102,027 to $106,985 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

• A range of leave entitlements.
• 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

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Bachelor level degree qualification in relevant discipline

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:

• Generic Project Support Officer Band 5 (Aug 2025 Bluegum)

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.docx

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.

*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information

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

Name: Paula Catchpole
Position: Principal Coordinator - Integrated Services
Phone number: (03) 6166 7683
Email address: paula.catchpole@health.tas.gov.au

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