Principal Project Consultant

The Team:
Following on from the successful implementation of Technology One in the cloud, the Team is currently engaged in improving the performance of the Accounts Payable process. This project will benefit the Department of Health through streamlining the "procure to pay" cycle and ensure appropriate compliance with Government policies.

The Role:
The Principal Project Consultant is:

• The technical lead on the Accounts Payable Project. This includes the Department's ERP (TechnologyOne) and the document scanning solution (OpenText Intelligent Capture - formerly Captiva).
• A key liaison with TechnologyOne and OpenText and ensures that any technical issues are worked through appropriately.
• Providing key technical documentation to support the system users.

You will need:

• Knowledge of the procurement and payment processes in a large, complex organisation with a high-volume of transactions.
• Demonstrated expertise in TechnologyOne and OpenText in order to perform the role of technical lead.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills to gain an understanding of the needs of numerous stakeholders and propose improvement solutions which will met the objectives of the Accounts Payable project.

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:
Fixed term, full time, day worker working 76 hours per fortnight, 1 December 2025 until 31 May 2027.

• 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:
$128,102 to $134,832 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Relevant qualifications in Project Management
• Current Driver's Licence

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Position Features:

• Intrastate travel to relevant sites for consultation and implementation purposes is required
• Interstate travel may be required

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:

• Principal Project Consultant - ICTS Rotating Project Group Band 7 (WORD)

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide (WORD)

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: Glenn McMahon

Position: Manager Financial Accounting

Phone number:

Email address:

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Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.