Team Leader

Team Leader

• Lead supervise and direct a team of professional staff to deliver administrative services
• Collaborate to plan and deliver highlevel administrative support to the local academic team
• Full time fixed term position until Dec 2026 based in Burnie with likely extension subject to ongoing funding

About the opportunity

The professional teams across the Tasmanian School of Medicines three campuses deliver a wide range of administrative and support services critical to the effective local delivery of the medicine program. These teams operate within a client focused service model supporting academics in the organisation and delivery of learning and teaching programs examinations and assessments and supporting students through quality reception information advice and administration.

The Team Leader Rural Clinical School (RCS) is responsible for leading supervising and directing the professional team supporting the delivery of years 15 of the medicine program in Burnie Latrobe and surrounding rural areas. The position is responsible for ensuring critical tasks and deadlines are met and for the local operational management of the School.

The incumbent will need to build strong professional relationships with academics as well as employees of the Tasmanian Health Service and other agencies that accept students for professional experience placements (PEP). Relationships with staff at other TSoM campuses and the broader operational context of the University will also be a key feature of this role.

What youll do:

• Lead supervise and direct a team of professional staff to deliver administrative services according to agreed timelines and quality standards ensuring effective target setting through performance management coaching training and staff development.
• Work collaboratively to plan and deliver high level administration support for the local academic team to ensure critical deadlines are met and course timelines and outcomes are delivered.
• Utilise high level communication skills to develop and maintain effective relationships within the Rural Clinical School with staff at other campuses of the TSoM and across relevant areas of the University.
• Provide highlevel interpretation and advice to 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 were looking for:

• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to mentor and motivate others to work efficiently effectively and cooperatively.
• Excellent oral and interpersonal skills and the ability to focus on and understand client needs and provide excellent customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team.
• Demonstrated high level administrative skills including good organisational and prioritisation skills and the ability to perform tasks with accuracy attention to detail and with minimum supervision.
• Competence in the use of a range of computer software applications including wordprocessing spreadsheet database presentation software email and the Internet as a resource.
• 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 $113029 comprising base salary within the range of $89091 to $96606 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online please provide your CV and a 2 page cover letter addressing the Role Specific Skills Knowledge and Experience found under the success profile.
• For further information about this position please contact Nik Linnell Business Manager or.
• Please visit for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

Position Description 501098 Team Leader Rural Clinical

Applications close Tuesday 10 June 2025 11.55pm

To be eligible for this position you are required to have Australian or New Zealand citizenship permanent residency or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.