About Digital Infrastructure Services Team
Digital Infrastructure Services provides the foundational technology platforms that keep Tasmania's public health system connected, secure and operational.
The team delivers and supports the Department's enterprise data centres, compute and storage platforms, virtualisation, data protection, network connectivity, Wi-Fi and core infrastructure services that underpin clinical, corporate and business systems across the State.
Working in a complex 24×7 healthcare environment, the team plays a critical role in maintaining service reliability, cyber resilience, asset lifecycle management, infrastructure modernisation and the delivery of technology that directly supports frontline care.
This is your opportunity to become part of a high-performing team delivering digital infrastructure services that support hospitals, health facilities, clinicians, staff and the Tasmanian community.
About the Enterprise Digital Infrastructure Capital Asset Refresh Program
The Enterprise Digital Infrastructure Capital Asset Refresh Program is a strategic program responsible for the ongoing lifecycle management, replacement and modernisation of the Department's enterprise digital infrastructure.
The program delivers the coordinated refresh of critical technology including enterprise compute, storage, virtualisation, data protection, Microsoft infrastructure, power protection systems, data centre infrastructure and other foundational technology platforms that support the delivery of clinical and business services across Tasmania.
Through proactive lifecycle planning and investment, the program maintains technology currency, reduces operational and cyber security risk, improves service resilience, and ensures the Department's digital infrastructure continues to meet current and future service requirements.
The Role
As the Senior Project Manager, you will lead, manage and be accountable for the successful delivery of the Enterprise Digital Infrastructure Capital Asset Refresh Program.
This is a strategic leadership role responsible for planning, governing and delivering a complex portfolio of infrastructure initiatives that collectively maintain and modernise the Department's enterprise digital infrastructure. You will work closely with technical specialists, operational teams, vendors and senior stakeholders to ensure critical technology platforms remain reliable, secure, resilient and fit for purpose.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading the planning, governance and delivery of the Enterprise Digital Infrastructure Capital Asset Refresh Program.
- Building, leading and operating high-performing multidisciplinary project teams.
- Managing program governance, scope, schedule, procurement, financial management, risks, dependencies and benefits realisation.
- Coordinating the delivery of multiple concurrent infrastructure initiatives across a complex enterprise environment.
- Providing authoritative advice and reporting to senior executives on program performance, delivery priorities and emerging risks.
- Establishing strong partnerships with business stakeholders, technical teams, vendors and service providers.
- Driving continuous improvement in program governance, project delivery and infrastructure lifecycle management.
- Ensuring the Department's enterprise digital infrastructure continues to support the delivery of safe, reliable and resilient healthcare services across Tasmania.
You will need
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Demonstrated experience leading the delivery of large, complex ICT or infrastructure programs and projects within a complex enterprise environment.
- Proven ability to build, lead and operate high-performing multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration, accountability and a culture of continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated success managing multiple concurrent projects, competing priorities and complex dependencies while delivering outcomes within agreed governance, timeframes and budget.
- Highly developed leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate and build productive relationships with executives, business stakeholders, technical specialists, vendors and service providers.
- Strong program and project governance capability, including experience managing scope, procurement, commercial arrangements, financial management, risk, issues, reporting and benefits realisation.
- Demonstrated ability to provide strategic advice to senior executives and translate organisational priorities into practical, achievable delivery outcomes.
- Sound understanding of enterprise digital infrastructure technologies and the challenges associated with delivering technology lifecycle and infrastructure modernisation programs. (An in-depth technical background is not essential; however, the ability to engage confidently with technical specialists and make informed delivery decisions is important.)
- A commitment to continuous improvement, customer service, teamwork and delivering high-quality outcomes within a complex and fast-paced operational environment.
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 position, 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
$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
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- 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 recognised tertiary institution
Applicants should note the position features:
- Some intra and interstate travel is 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.
In addition, response to the following two questions is mandatory
Q1) Describe a complex ICT or infrastructure program or portfolio that you have led and been accountable for delivering.
In your response, outline:
- the size and complexity of the program
- your leadership and governance responsibilities
- how you managed competing priorities, risks and stakeholders
- the outcomes delivered and the benefits realised.
Q2) Describe a situation where you built or led a high-performing project or multidisciplinary team to successfully deliver a complex organisational outcome.
In your response, explain:
- your leadership approach
- how you established accountability and collaboration
- how you managed challenges or underperformance
- the outcome achieved and what you learned.
*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: Mark Siegemund
Position: Senior Manager - Digital Infrastructure Services
Phone number: 0438 135 860
Email address: mark.siegemund@health.tas.gov.au
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