The role:
Establish eligibility of patients and their escorts for financial assistance for travel and accommodation under the PTAS including:
- Inpatients and Outpatients of Tasmanian health facilities for the transfer of treatment in other States.
- Inpatients and Outpatients of Tasmanian health facilities transferring or returning to hospitals in other parts of the State.
- Ambulatory patients who are residents of Tasmania and referred from the private sector for treatment, either intra or interstate
- Receive and effectively managing all incoming telephone, email and face to face patient travel enquiries.
- Facilitate airline and accommodation reservations for patients and approved escorts.
- Accurately maintain the Statewide PTAS database capturing patient details, travel and accommodation costs, referring and nominated specialists, medical speciality and treatment/procedure undertaken etc, which is integral to Executive FYI Reporting.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of Appointment: General Stream, Band 2
One Fixed term, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible and for a period of 6 months.
*notwithstanding hours may 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 and part time vacancies.
Location: Parkside, 1 Strahan Street Burnie, Tasmania
Salary: $66,049 to $70,993 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- 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.
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.
Debbie Singline
Manager Patient Travel
Phone: (03 6777 6249
E-mail: debbie.singline@ths.tas.gov.au
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