Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply.

The Role

This role manages the delivery of project activities across Statewide Pathology Service. Ensures project outputs and outcomes are aligned with Agency policies, procedures, core business functions and relevant legislation. Specifically, and in consultation with the Executive Director – Statewide Pathology, this role will:

• Identify issues and drive change in policies, procedures, systems and processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness the Statewide Pathology Service.
• Support the Statewide Pathology Service to identify and understand business issues and requirements and implement process improvement activities to achieve strategic goals.
• Work with the Executive Director – Statewide Pathology and Pathology leads to identify and manage improvement opportunities and implement positive change that improves the service Pathology provides.

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

Details of Appointment

Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible until 20 January 2027.

Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

Salary

$137,745 - $139,392 per annum (pro rata) + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging

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

*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 vacancies.

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in project management.

Under particular circumstances employees may be required to undertake a new conviction check.

Statement of Duties and any associated documents

You are encouraged to speak with the contact person once you have familiarised yourself with the Statement of Duties and any associated documents.  This will assist you to prepare an application more aligned with our specific needs.

• Project Manager Band 7 (WORD)

Applicant Guide

• Applicant Guide (WORD)

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures 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 specifics of the role and selection criteria contained in the attached Statement of Duties.

A separate statement addressing each individual selection criteria is not required.

Please Note

• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Contact Person

Name: Nadia Zalucki
Position: Executive Director Statewide Pathology
Phone number: 0400 018 365
Email address: nadia.zalucki@ths.tas.gov.au

The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We are united by our shared purpose and model our CARE Values through our interactions with one another, our patients, our clients and the Tasmanian community.