The Team:
The Senior Project Manager is a key supporting role to the Executive Director – Community & Wellbeing (EDCW) in the development, planning and implementation of assigned projects within the EDCW portfolio.
The Role:
As a member of the Office of Executive Director of Community and Wellbeing the Senior Project Manager is responsible for:
- Managing and coordinating resources to deliver project outputs within time, cost and quality parameters,
- Leading and planning activities to enable the effective delivery of projects,
- Developing strategies and plans specific to the project/s.
You will need:
- Extensive experience in project management with a proven understanding of contemporary project management, change and communications management, and business processes and practices to achieve outcomes
- Proven leadership and people management skills
- Highly developed interpersonal and oral communication skills, with a proven ability to negotiate, consult, liaise, manage conflict, and develop effective partnerships with staff, management, and key stakeholders
- Proven ability to produce high level professional business documentation, including the development of accurate and timely briefings and business cases, to inform decision making and progress complex technology-related governance, policy and change management challenges
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing 2 April 2026.
*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 Union 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 $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:
- Satisfactory completion of an appropriate course of study from a recognized tertiary institution, such as, Project Management, Business Management, ICT, Information Management, or related discipline
- Current Driver’s License
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Position Features:
- While the role is office based, some intrastate travel may be required
- May be required to work outside of normal business hours
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:
Application 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.
*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: Elizabeth McDonald
Position: Executive Director - Community & Wellbeing
Phone number: 0439 440 723
Email address: elizabeth.mcdonald@ths.tas.gov.au
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