Make a statewide impact on the health and wellbeing of Tasmanians
Are you a strategic, people‑centred leader passionate about improving health outcomes for Tasmanians? Join the team at QuitTas (part of Cancer Council Tasmania) and play a key role in shaping high‑quality, evidence‑based smoking and vaping cessation support across the state.
We are seeking a motivated and collaborative professional on a part-time fixed term basis to continue to lead the delivery, integration and continuous improvement of our cessation services. With a key focus on strengthening capability across health and community sectors to address smoking and vaping with their clients and building statewide partnerships that support integrated, best practice care.
About the Role
As the Lead – Cessation Services & Partnerships, you will provide strategic oversight for QuitTas smoking and vaping cessation services. This includes governance of multi‑channel Quitline delivery (phone, SMS, web chat), quality improvement, supporting performance reporting and ensuring compliance with National Minimum Quitline Standards.
You will strengthen statewide integration of smoking and vaping cessation support through effective partnerships, drive health professional and community focused capacity‑building initiatives, and ensure our cessation information and communications remain accurate, contemporary and evidence‑based.
This is a pivotal role that combines service leadership, partnership development, evaluation, and system improvement - perfect for someone who wants to make a meaningful, population‑level impact.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership to deliver high‑quality, contemporary and evidence‑based smoking and vaping cessation services and support statewide.
Lead and support the Quitline Manager and team to achieve effective service delivery and performance against KPIs.
Drive statewide integration of cessation services across health and community settings by strengthening referral pathways, continuity of care and collaboration.
Lead capacity‑building initiatives and support the engagement of health professionals, community services and corporate stakeholders.
Oversee governance of cessation information, communications and service delivery to ensure accuracy and alignment with evidence-based practice.
Contribute to organisational reporting and communications.
Manage the QuitTas Advisory Group and ensure strong governance and meaningful integration of expert advice.
Represent QuitTason relevant national and state-based networks, committees and working groups.
About You
You are a self‑motivated leader with professional qualifications and significant relevant experience within the health sector. You possess strong communication skills and have a commitment to continuous quality improvement. These skills are underpinned by a sound understanding of health systems and integrated care, and working within a people‑centred framework.
You thrive on building collaborative relationships and you’re confident managing and motivating a small team. Curiosity and initiative come naturally - you’re comfortable using data and evaluation tools to improve service quality, equity of access and client outcomes.