Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply.
The Role
- Act as a positive role model to support people to determine and access the range of services they require to assist them in their recovery journey using their own personal experience of recovery to share information, skills and strategies to assist the individual’s recovery journey and overall wellbeing.
- Work within the Strengths Model of Recovery Orientated Practice. Assisting in discussion, planning and problem solving within the recovery framework as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Assist in discharge planning and implementation for clients, including completion of wellness and recovery plans, assisting in a smooth transition into community rehabilitation and/or recovery programs and community life.
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 12 Month period.
Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
Classification: Operational Health Officer Level 3
Salary $67,193- $72,126 per annum (pro rata) + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging
- Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme (For AHP3 positions only - delete where not applicable)
- 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:
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Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or willingness to work towards the same
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Evidence of knowledge, skill and experience in the recovery approach
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:Sarah Westgate
Position:Team Lead
Phone number:6166 5700
Email address:sarah.westgate@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.