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.
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
As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead and deliver complex Health ICT projects, providing strategic direction, expert advice, and strong governance across program initiatives. You will manage project outcomes from planning through to delivery, influence key stakeholders, and drive system reform initiatives within a dynamic government environment.
This role sits in our Bluegum Portfolio team, ensuring preparedness for the Electronic Medical Record and is responsible for managing a high-volume pipeline of third-party vendor engagements supporting the EMR Program to ensure contracts are established, while providing clear visibility of interdependencies and vendor readiness.
You will provide oversight, coordination, analysis, and resolution of third-party vendor contracts for systems that are integrated with or adjacent to the EMR platform, validating appropriate interface with the EMR, and ensuring all third-party systems meet satisfactory entry criteria to enable the EMR program to commence on the desired go-live date.
You will need
- Demonstrated experience in project management, particularly within large and complex ICT or government environments
- Strong leadership capability with ability to manage resources and meet key milestones
- Sound understanding of third-party vendor contracts and interdependencies
- Highly developed strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to negotiate and influence at senior levels
- Advanced written communication skills, including preparing high-level reports, briefings, and correspondence
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 as soon as possible for 12 (twelve) 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
$144,169 to $153,844 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
- Professional development.
- 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:
- Satisfactory completion of an appropriate course of study from a recognised tertiary institution
Applicants should note, the position features:
- Some intra and interstate travel may be required
- May be required to work outside of normal business hours
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:
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
*only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Zhivan Wasinski
Position: Program Manager - Digital Health Transformation
Email address: zhivan.wasinski@health.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
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