Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply.
The Role
The primary role of the Statewide Specialty Director - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) is to provide leadership to all aspects of service delivery for the assigned clinical service, to ensure the provision of high standard, consumer focused and cost effective clinical services to the Tasmanian community, in accordance with Tasmanian Health Service (THS), Department of Health (DoH) and Tasmanian government policies and priorities.
Working in partnership with the Group Director, the Statewide Specialty Director - CAMHS is accountable to the Medical Director - Statewide Mental Health Services (SMHS) for the statewide delivery of services, including meeting performance targets and responding to population needs in the context of delivering better patient access and better patient outcomes.
The Statewide Specialty Director - CAHMS is responsible for providing high level specialist advice in relation to clinical practice, strategic direction, policy and relevant legislation to Senior Management within the THS and DoH and to other government and community sector agencies.
Work in partnership with and report to the Medical Director - SMHS, to ensure the delivery of safe, evidence-based patient care and the ongoing strategic development of statewide clinical services within the CAHMS.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of Appointment
Fixed term full time day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible for a period of 6 months.
Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
Classification:
Salary $216,300 - $310,389 per annum (pro rata) + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging + allowances
- Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022
*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 vacancies.
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
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Holds specialist registration
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Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) who is on the specialist pathway
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Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) who has a recognised overseas specialist qualification and is assessed as having sufficient experience in the speciality.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Experience working in Child and Adolescent psychiatry.
- Membership of RANZCP section of Child and Adolescent psychiatry.
- Ability to gain recognition by the RANZCP as an accredited supervisor.
Under particular circumstances employees may be required to undertake a new conviction check.
Statement of Duties and any associated documents
You are encouraged to speak with the contact person once you have familiarised yourself with the Statement of Duties and any associated documents. This will assist you to prepare an application more aligned with our specific needs.
Applicant Guide
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures 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 specifics of the role and selection criteria contained in the attached Statement of Duties.
A separate statement addressing each individual selection criteria is not required.
Please Note
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
Contact Person
Prof. Brett McDermott
brett.mcdermott@ths.tas.gov.au
03 6166 6245
The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We are united by our shared purpose and model our CARE Values through our interactions with one another, our patients, our clients and the Tasmanian community.