Medicine Program Manager

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Work type: Full time
Location: Hobart, Launceston, Burnie
Categories: Management

• Support the University's mission by enhancing collaboration and operational consistency in medical education
• Promote and maintain a strong Safety and Wellbeing culture within the Medicine Program
• Ongoing, full-time position based in Tasmania

About the opportunity

This newly created Statewide Medicine Program Manager role will unify and lead the administrative teams supporting the Tasmanian School of Medicine's (TSoM) Medicine Program across multiple sites in Hobart, Launceston, and Burnie. Embedded within UTas Health, the position plays a pivotal role in advancing the University's mission by improving collaboration, operational consistency, and resource efficiency across the pre-clinical and clinical phases of medical education.

The role demands strong people management experience, excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, and a track record of leading change in complex environments. With a high level of autonomy, the Manager will act as the principal liaison between the Medicine Program Director and the professional staff teams through streamlining processes, mitigating operational risks, and aligning practices statewide. This is a compelling opportunity for a dynamic leader who thrives in collaborative settings and is motivated to contribute to Tasmania's future medical workforce through excellence in service delivery and program support.

What you'll do:

• In collaboration with and in support of the TSOM Business Manager along with the Clinical School Team leaders and Clinical School Directors, oversee the day-to-day operations of the Medicine Program across the state at all three campus locations.
• With a focus on finance, people, and infrastructure, provide senior administrative services to the Medicine Program Director and manage strategically aligned operational projects to completion as allocated.
• Oversee the people management of the professional teams responsible for delivering the Medicine Program.
• With a particular focus on LEAN thinking and practice, lead the optimisation of efficiencies through the Medicine Program operational integration with broader UTAS Health and University operational systems and services.
• Support local professional staff team leaders within the Medicine Program to coordinate effective internal and external relationships, assisting with the oversight of PEP processes and engagement with PEP providers, and maintaining key partnerships.
• Conceptualise, develop, implement, and maintain a strong Safety and Wellbeing culture throughout the Medicine Program's service delivery units.

What we're looking for (Selection Criteria):

• A bachelor's level qualification and preferably a postgraduate qualification in a relevant area, and relevant experience in an educational or health setting; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Familiarity with university governance and administration, end to end course delivery and student placement within a health setting.
• Proven ability to take initiative, work autonomously, plan and prioritise complex tasks, lead teams, and communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated high level of understanding and experience with safety, health and wellbeing legislation and operations, and demonstrated ability to implement and influence a culture of safe practice in the work environment.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 8 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $152,033 comprising base salary within the range of $114,282 to $129,943 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience aligned with the Selection Criteria.
• For further information about this position, please contact Nik Linnell, Business Manager, nik.linnell@utas.edu.au or 03 6226 4865.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

Applications close Sunday, 10 August 2025, 11.55pm

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.

Advertised: 24 Jul 2025 Tasmania Standard Time
Applications close: 10 Aug 2025 Tasmania Standard Time