The Team:

TasEquip operates a statewide equipment loan scheme to eligible Tasmanians. The Commonwealth is establishing a National Assistive Technology (AT) Loan Scheme as part of the Support@home program for Australians over the age of 65. The TasEquip AT Loan Scheme Project is being established for Phase 1: Scoping  and Planning to determine the requirements for Tasmania undertake this expansion of service. A small dynamic team is being established to undertake this critical, broad and time sensitive work. The TasEquip Project Manager will leader the small team, and undertake essential work to ensure the outcomes and deliverables for this project. 

The Role:

The Project Manager - TasEquip will scope, develop and implement the plan to establish the National Assistive Technology (AT) Loans Scheme under the Support at Home Program in Tasmania. The National AT Loan Scheme Project is in two phases,

• Phase 1: Scoping and Planning
• Phase 2: Development and Implementation

Progression to phase 2 will be dependent on the outcomes of, and agreement to the findings of phase one by relevant authorities.

To do this the incumbent will:

• Provide strategic leadership, direction, and support for the scoping and development, eventually leading to the implementation the National AT Loans Scheme in Tasmania.
• Provide specialist advice for presentation to TasEquip Governance Board and relevant senior staff regarding strategic and policy issues relevant to the scope, development, requirements and implementation of the National Loans Scheme Project within TasEquip.
• Work in collaboration with the Department of Health, Support at Home, and other key internal and external stakeholders, as appropriate, to lead and integrate the National Loans Scheme in TasEquip.

You will need:

1. Extensive experience in project management with a proven understanding of, and ability to exercise contemporary project management, business process and general management practices to achieve project outcomes, together with specialist knowledge in the running of large Government projects that have included the management of complex stakeholder groups.
2. Proven leadership skills with a sound understanding and knowledge of the political, social, cultural, and organisational environment affecting TasEquip and the Government, and the capability to develop business strategies to maximise opportunities as they arise.
3. High level experience in, and proven ability to, manage human, financial, and physical resources with the demonstrated ability to foster a productive and supportive team environment through the application of contemporary management practices and monitor and evaluate the team’s effectiveness and efficiency.
4. Highly developed interpersonal and oral communication skills, with the proven ability to negotiate, manage conflict, develop effective partnerships with staff, management, and key stakeholders, and represent AT and the Agency to identify and explain acceptable solutions in situations of differing interests.
5. Proven high level written communication skills including the ability to produce complex project reports, submissions, briefings, and ministerial correspondence that is readily understandable by internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
6. Proven ability to provide high level strategic, conceptual, analytical, and creative skills, demonstrating initiative and judgement in identifying issues, providing recommendations and solutions, initiating appropriate action and being flexible and responsive to changing and competing priorities in a complex multi-stakeholder environment.

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

Details of appointment: General Stream, Band 8

Fixed term, full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 31 October 2025.

*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: $139,470 to $148,863 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (specifically, registration to work with children with an NDIS endorsement)

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: 

• 531315 - Project Manager - TasEquip band8 (Jan 2025) CSU (002).docx

Application Guide:  

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.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.

For more information:

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

Name: Andrea Bucher
Position: Statewide Program Director- TasEquip
Phone number: 03 6777 4335
Email address: andrea.bucher@ths.tas.gov.au 

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