Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply.
The Role
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Clinical & Professional Practice, the Manager Clinical Practice - Critical Care and Retrieval (CCR) will ensure that the highest standard of patient care is delivered via effective clinical leadership, practice, education and research.
As part of the Clinical Services team, the Manager Clinical Practice - CCR will lead the development and implementation of new programs/guidelines/policies in clinical and professional practice, relating to CCR practice areas within the service, including but not limited to Intensive Care Flight Paramedic, Retrieval Consultant and interfacility transfer practice areas.
This role will provide expert clinical input into educational programs and will work with the Education team to develop education and training initiatives.
The Manager Clinical Practice - CCR will explore, undertake and support research opportunities, guideline development, clinical audit, quality and safety initiatives and innovation for the organisation and will maintain their professional and clinical competence with regular clinical shifts.
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 until 31 May 2026.
Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Classification:
Salary $$150,796 per annum + 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Ambulance Tasmania 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.
- Holds a Bachelor of Paramedic Science or other qualification approved by the Service, relevant work experience and an additional qualification in management or equivalent.
- Registered with the Paramedicine Board of Australia
- Intensive Care Flight Paramedic Qualification or equivalent
- Current Driver’s Licence
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Currently accredited as an operational intensive care flight paramedic
- Experience in the development of clinical and professional practice
- Post graduate qualification in relevant critical care specialty
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
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: Tim Schmidtke
Phone number: 0435 150 160
Email address: tim.schmidtke@ambulance.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.