Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply.

Working at the Roy Fagan Centre – A Career with Purpose

Who We Are

The Roy Fagan Centre (RFC) is Tasmania’s statewide specialised inpatient mental health facility for older persons, and part of Older Person’s Mental Health Service (OPMHS). We provide compassionate, person-centred care to individuals experiencing acute mental ill health, neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia, and complex psychiatric conditions. Our multidisciplinary team works across four purpose-built units, each designed to support dignity, safety, and therapeutic engagement.

What We Do

We deliver:

• Acute psychiatric care
• Dementia and neuropsychiatric treatment
• Geriatric rehabilitation
• Palliative and end-of-life care
• Rehabilitation and recovery-focused programs
• Support for families, carers, and community transitions

Our patients are older Tasmanians age 65+, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50+, who require specialised mental health support. We also support individuals with young-onset neurodegenerative conditions.

Our Values and Culture

At RFC, live by the One Health CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. We also embrace:

• Flexibility and inclusivity
• Transparency and teamwork
• Holistic and trauma-informed care
• Collaboration with families, carers, and community partners

We foster a welcoming, non-clinical environment where music, nature, and creativity are part of everyday life. Staff are encouraged to personalise spaces, build meaningful relationships, and support consumers with empathy and respect.

To further enrich our culture, we actively implement the My Home Life program—an evidence-based approach that promotes quality of life for people living and working in care settings. Through this program, we focus on:

• Enhancing positive communication between staff, consumers, and families
• Strengthening relational care and emotional connection
• Encouraging shared decision-making and reflective practice
• Creating a culture of kindness, dignity, and mutual respect

My Home Life helps us ensure that every interaction is meaningful, every voice is heard, and every person—staff or consumer—feels valued and supported.

The Role - This role is within the Roy Fagan Leisure and Lifestyle team

• Deliver engaging, person-centred lifestyle and leisure activities that enhance the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive wellbeing of older people with mental health needs. 
• Support the planning, preparation, and delivery of therapeutic programs in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team within a specialist older persons mental health setting.
• Encourage and assist patients to participate in meaningful activities, promoting inclusion, dignity, recovery, and quality of life. 
• Monitor patient wellbeing during activities, maintain a safe and supportive environment, and report any changes or concerns to clinical staff. 

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, shift worker position, working 32 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for three months. 

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

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages 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

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Certificate III or IV in Health Care or equivalent, or Health Professional Undergraduate qualification
• Current Driver’s Licence

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.

Ward Aide OHO3.docx

Applicant Guide

Applicant Guide.docx

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

Hania McIver
Senior Allied Health Professional
0428514614
hania.mciver@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.