The Team:

 The Health Improvement team is responsible for:

• Chronic disease prevention: Developing and implementing strategies to reduce the incidence of preventable diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, and obesity.
• Health promotion: Leading campaigns and programs that encourage healthy lifestyles, including physical activity, healthy eating, and tobacco and alcohol harm reduction.
• Community engagement: Working closely with local communities, schools, and organizations to tailor health initiatives that meet specific regional needs.
• Policy development and advocacy: Informing and shaping public health policy to support long-term health improvements across Tasmania.
• Data and research: Collecting and analysing health data to guide evidence-based decision-making and evaluate the effectiveness of health programs.

Why Their Roles Are Vital:

• Preventative focus: By addressing health issues before they become critical, the team reduces the burden on hospitals and acute care services.
• Equity in health: They help bridge health disparities by targeting vulnerable populations and ensuring access to health resources.
• Sustainable health outcomes: Their work supports long-term improvements in population health, which contributes to a healthier, more productive society.
• Support for mental wellbeing: Integrated with mental health services, their initiatives also promote emotional resilience and mental wellness, which are essential for overall health.

This team is a cornerstone of Tasmania’s public health strategy, ensuring that health improvement is not just about treating illness, but about creating environments where people can thrive.

The Role:

Provides high level leadership and strategic direction for integrated preventive health initiatives while achieving a high-performance, values-based work culture. Responsible for the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs and policies that enhance community well-being, prevent chronic conditions, and reduce health inequities. The Manager - Health Improvement & Partnerships will guide multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate complex, cross-sectoral efforts by fostering collaborations among government and nongovernmental organisations, academic institutions, and community groups. In addition, the role involves overseeing operational excellence, maintaining robust evaluation frameworks, and ensuring that strategic priorities evolve to address emerging preventive health challenges and opportunities.

You will need:

• Lead the design and implementation of evidence-informed policies, systems, and program development and utilise collaboration, research, planning, and evaluation to ensure initiatives align with government priorities and best practices in public health.
• Oversee the effective management of human, physical, and financial resources. Direct projects and initiatives, ensuring comprehensive planning, budget management, progress monitoring, and outcome evaluation. Provide clear guidance and supervision to specialist staff, project teams, and operational units.
• Provide expert operational and strategic advice on corporate governance, risk management, and business operations. Support the development of strategic and business planning processes to maintain high standards of accountability and organisational performance.

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

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Permanent full time, day worker 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.

Salary: $139,470 to $148,863 per annum. Our Employer 12% 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:

• 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 $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:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• Current Driver’s Licence

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

Position Features:

From time to time, the role may require:

• Some duties to be undertaken outside of normal working hours
• Intrastate or interstate travel

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: 

Manager – Health Improvement & Partnerships Band 8 (WORD)

Application Guide:  

Department of Health - Applicant Guide (WORD)

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: Emma Fitzpatrick 
Position: Director Health Improvement & Partnerships
Phone number: 0404 758 944
Email address: emma.fitzpatrick1@health.tas.gov.au 

What it is like working at the Department of Health? 

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

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Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.