The Role:
An exciting opportunity to use your expertise in the Family and Sexual Violence field. This new role will increase the capability of staff across Child Safety Services or Hospitals to respond to Family and Sexual Violence. Various positions across the State and within agencies.
You will need:
- A passion for improving the outcomes for people experiencing family and sexual violence.
- A desire to educate, mentor and support staff aimed at increasing the capacity of the organisation to respond to family and sexual violence.
- Positively contribute to the multidisciplinary response to family and sexual violence
Key Skills:
- Have a degree in a relevant Allied Health Profession
- Demonstrated experience in a clinical area directly related to family and sexual violence.
- Strong ability to work autonomously and within a team.
- Solid evidence-based knowledge of family and sexual violence.
- Demonstrate the CARE values of the Department of Health.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Team:
This new role will give the incumbent an opportunity to embed the role in the organisation and have the responsibility to increase the capacity of our services to response to family and sexual violence. The Regional Family and Sexual Violence Liaison Officer will be providing expert level advice to a range of stakeholders. This role will be building and maintaining key relationship across government and non-government agencies aimed at improving the outcomes for people experiencing family and sexual violence.
Why Tasmania:
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointment:
Multiple permanent, full time, day worker positions available, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*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:
$106,966 to $123,013 pro rata per annum + our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No.2 of 2022
Allowances:
- Please note that access to salaries beyond $115,573 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 $500 per annum
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees.
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Satisfactory completion of an appropriate allied health professional course of study at a recognised tertiary institution and registered with the relevant Board or, in the case of self-regulated professions, eligible for membership of the relevant professional association.
- Current Working with Vulnerable People Registration
- Current Driver’s Licence
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that 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 attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Liam Duthoit
Clinical Lead - Family and Sexual Violence Liaison Project
Phone number: 0476 983 498
Email address: liam.duthoit@ths.tas.gov.au
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