Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply.
The Role:
1. Perform novel, complex or critical allied health professional work, including assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating treatment programs for patients with lymphoedema needs.
2. Work as an effective senior member of a multidisciplinary team to achieve patient focused outcomes.
3. Liaise with other allied health professionals and members of the treatment team regarding on-going care of patients.
4. Provide clinical leadership, support and supervision to less experienced allied health professional staff and students, as well as administrative, assistant and technical staff.
5. Contribute to the planning, development and evaluation of departmental quality and safety programs and initiatives. This may include:
• Planning, developing and evaluating policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Initiating, coordinating and reporting on quality improvement projects.
• Developing and reviewing risk management plans.
• Actively participating in strategic planning activities.
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 part time, day worker position, working 48 hours per fortnight, commencing ASAP until 15 February 2027
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
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 full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $110,425 to $121,907 pro rata per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
Salary Packaging:
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Allowances:
- Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
- Satisfactory completion of an appropriate course of study at a recognised tertiary institution, and registered with the relevant Board or, in the case of unregulated professions, eligible for membership of the relevant professional association.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Current Driver’s Licence
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
Anna Tyson
Clinical Lead Physiotherapist - Musculoskeletal
Phone number: 0499 713 838
Email address: anna.tyson@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.