Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply.
The Role:
The senior physiotherapist will be part of the Royal Hobart Hospital Medical Services Team and will have the opportunity to develop skills in the area of oncology physiotherapy. Working as part of the oncology physiotherapy team, you will provide high level evidence-based physiotherapy to oncology patients within the THS-S in inpatient, outpatient, and community exercise group settings. The successful candidate will also demonstrate strong teamwork, leadership, and communication skills.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Position description and main tasks covered by this role:
- Coordination and delivery of physiotherapy services to the Inpatient Oncology ward at the RHH and to outpatients at the RHH and other Community Health Centres.
- Coordination and delivery of the Physiotherapy Oncology Exercise Group at South Region Community Health Centres.
- Assessment, planning and implementation of specific treatment programs for individuals according to current evidence and best practice guidelines.
- Working independently at the unit level and collaboratively with the patient, their carer/s, and the multidisciplinary teams to deliver direct patient care.
- Supervision of L1/2 physiotherapists and Allied Health Assistant providing physiotherapy services to Oncology patients, including relevant teaching.
- Support ongoing service development, quality improvement, supervision, educational programs and learning culture within Medical Services Team.
Details of Appointment
Fixed term part time, day worker, working 30.4 hours per fortnight, commencing July 2025 until 4 January 2026.
Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
Classification: Allied Health Professional, Level 3.
Salary $110,425 - $121,907 per annum pro rata + 11.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging
- Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,920 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.
Salary Range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 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:
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
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
Name: Elisabeth Pilgrim
Position: Deputy Manager - Physiotherapy
Phone number: 0447 308 218
Email address: elisabeth.pilgrim@ths.tas.gov.au
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.