Who are we?
The Department of Health is an innovative and dynamic organisation dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our community. We are committed to providing the highest levels of healthcare and services.
Who are we looking for?
The Allied Health Professional Fixed-term and Casual Employment Registers enable currently registered Allied Health Professionals to register their interest in being considered for fixed term and casual Allied Health Professional duties within the Department of Health and Tasmanian Health Service.
This includes employment of Allied Health Professional (AHP) students, generally during the period encompassing completion of pre-entry tertiary program requirements until their qualification is conferred and essential requirements for employment as an AHP Level 1-2 are met.
Applications are invited from Allied Health Professionals interested in being considered for fixed-term full-time, part-time or casual employment periods up to 12 months. These Registers will remain open to applicants until 30 June 2024 and will be reviewed on a regular basis. Please note that the Register will not preclude other Allied Health Professional positions being advertised if warranted.
Interested applicants are encouraged to obtain further information from the attached statement of duties, and lodge an application via the ‘apply now’ button.
Vacancies will be located at locations such as the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, North West Regional Hospital, Mersey Community Hospital. For the following professional groups:
- Audiologist
- Diagnostic Radiographer
- Dietitian
- Medical Scientist
- Occupational Therapist / Exercise Physiologist
- Orthotist/Prosthetist
- Pharmacist
- Physiotherapist
- Podiatrist
- Social Worker
- Speech Pathologist
- Other occupation Groups
This Register will remain open to applicants at all times until 30 June 2024 and will be reviewed on a regular basis. Please note that the Register will not preclude other positions being advertised if warranted.
To see if there are any current vacancies visit https://www.jobs.tas.gov.au/agency/department_of_health
Do you have?
- Current Registration (AHP Level 1-2)
- Sound interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of continuous quality improvement
- Ability to undertake client education
Salary Details
AHP Level 1-2: $69,117 - $104,493 pro rata per annum + 11% superannuation
AHP Level A: $65,206 pro rata per annum + 11% superannuation
Essential Requirements
AHP Level 1-2:
- Satisfactory completion of a relevant and approved allied health course of study at a recognised tertiary institution.
- Registered with the relevant National Board for professions regulated under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law or in the case of self-regulated professions, eligible for membership with the relevant professional association.
AHP Level 1-2 and Level A:
- The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
a) Crimes of Violence,
b) Sex Related Offences,
c) Serious Drug Offences,
d) Crimes involving dishonesty
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
Please note that some roles may require you to hold current Tasmanian Working With Vulnerable People Registration.
Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide and Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Applicant Guide
How to apply
Online applications are preferred, please click the blue Apply Now button.
Applicants should provide a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
