Team Leader, Hobart Clinical School

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Work type: Full time
Location: Hobart
Categories: Management, Administration, Student Services

• Oversee the delivery of critical administrative services to the Hobart Clinical School, within the Tasmanian School of Medicine
• Build strong connections within the health sector and drive continuous improvement within the Clinical School
• Full-time, ongoing role based in Hobart

About the opportunity

The Team Leader, Hobart Clinical School, is responsible for managing a small team of professional staff to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of outcomes for years 3-5 of the Medicine Program both at a local level and in partnership with the other clinical schools across the State.

What you'll do:

• Lead, supervise and direct a team to deliver efficient and high-quality administrative services, ensuring effective target setting, performance management, coaching, and staff development.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships across the Hobart Clinical School, the wider Tasmanian School of Medicine, and relevant University stakeholders.
• Advise staff, students and clinicians about relevant University and School policies, processes, and procedures.
• Manage key operational aspects of local program delivery including recruitment, budget monitoring, space, infrastructure, safety and compliance to meet program outcomes.
• Actively participate in working groups, forums and other School of Medicine led activities that contribute to the successful deployment of the Medicine Program at a statewide level.

What we're looking for:

• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to mentor and motivate others to work efficiently, effectively and co-operatively.
• Excellent oral and interpersonal skills and the ability to understand client needs and provide exceptional customer service.
• Demonstrated organisational and prioritisation skills and the ability to perform tasks with accuracy, attention to detail and under minimum supervision.
• Competence in the use of a range of computer software applications, including word-processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation software and email.
• Ability to identify and implement improvements in work methods and the working environment.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 6 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $116,872 comprising base salary within the range of $92,120 to $99,891 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. You do not need to separately address the success profile criteria.
• For further information about this position, please contact Nik Linnell, Business Manager, School of Medicine or
• For current UTAS staff, in submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

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: 28 Aug 2025 Tasmania Standard Time
Applications close: 14 Sep 2025 Tasmania Standard Time