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We’re recruiting to the following full-time positions: All of these positions attract not-for-profit salary packaging. Hybrid working options (blend of working from the office and home) are available after a probationary period. For more information, visit tasp.hn/careers.
We have updated our after-hours support planning toolkit for aged care homes to reflect the revised Strengthening the Aged Care Quality Standards, which came into effect on 1 November 2025. After-hours plans identify how to manage residents’ health care in the after-hours period and increase awareness of support available in primary health care (including general…
We have updated our Snapshot of Priority Populations in Tasmania resource to include three new sections: This resource has a page of health data and information on groups of people who sometimes have different health needs to the rest of the population. The other sections are: Click here to access the resource.
People living in the Devonport area have a new option for accessing free and confidential mental health information, services and support. The Devonport Medicare Mental Health Centre at 11-17 Stewart Street Devonport was officially opened on 16 October by the Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, the Hon. Emma McBride MP. It is…
The Board of Primary Health Tasmania has appointed experienced executive Lucy O’Flaherty as the organisation’s new CEO. In announcing the appointment, Board Chair Graeme Lynch AM said Ms O’Flaherty brings to the role more than 25 years of leadership in Australia’s aged care and community services sectors. “Lucy spent 10 years at the helm of…
Tasmania’s newest Medicare Mental Health Centre has opened its doors in Devonport. The Devonport Medicare Mental Health Centre is located at 11-17 Stewart Street and initial opening hours are 10am to 6pm Monday to Friday. The centre provides a safe and welcoming place for anyone to access immediate mental health support and to connect with…