The role:
- Focus on ongoing professional and career development
- Work as a member of a dynamic and innovative team
- Work across a multi-disciplinary work environment
The team:
Work as an effective member of a professional team in the provision of services to adults affected by family violence as part of the multidisciplinary Family Violence Service established through the Government’s Safe at Home initiative. Provide specialist services to adults, children and young people affected by family violence in accordance with best practice principles and within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework. Provide programs that incorporate multi-level assessments and interventions and address the needs of adults, children and young people affected by family violence.
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, working 76 hours per fortnight/as and when required, commencing asap until 30 June 2025.
Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
Classification: AHP Level 1-2
Salary $71,441 - $83,179 per annum (pro rata) + 11.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement
*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.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Professional development and opportunity for growth.
- Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of family violence and its impact on adults, children and young people.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with adults, children and young people with complex needs and apply appropriate models of intervention, including the developmental needs of children and young people.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgement and initiative, work with general supervision and seek guidance as appropriate.
- Demonstrated time management skills and ability to prioritise and monitor a busy workload while providing a high standard of client care.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in written form, and liaise effectively with clients, carers and other staff and stakeholders.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and be adaptable and flexible in a complex environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, research and ongoing professional development.
- Understand the principles of primary health care and the needs and best interests of adults, children and young people affected by family violence.
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.
Contact Person
Joanne Marshall
Clinical Lead FVCSS
0418 140 911
joanne.marshall@ths.tas.gov.au
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