The Team:
- Collaborative & Supportive: Graduates work alongside experienced clinicians in a team that values mentorship, innovation, and continuous learning.
- Multidisciplinary Approach: The team includes professionals from various allied health disciplines, fostering a holistic approach to acute care.
- Flexible & Inclusive: The work environment supports flexible arrangements and encourages diversity in clinical practice and thinking.
Work Settings
- Acute hospital wards
- Community health centres
- Telehealth services
- Outreach programs
Key Values
- Patient continuity of care
- Innovation and autonomy
- Respect and collaboration
- Commitment to excellence in clinical practice
The Role:
This graduate position is part of the Acute Care Team, a multidisciplinary service within Tasmania’s public health system. The team provides short-term, community-based care for individuals experiencing acute health episodes, with a strong focus on mental health, recovery-oriented practice, and trauma-informed care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Clinical Care Delivery: Provide high-quality, evidence-based care to patients in acute settings, including hospitals and community environments.
- Assessment & Intervention: Conduct triage, safety planning, and specialist assessments. Deliver brief interventions and coordinate short-term care.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with other health professionals to ensure integrated, person-centred care.
- Community Engagement: Support patients in their homes and communities, liaising with families, carers, and other service providers.
- Professional Development: Participate in structured rotations, receive supervision, and engage in ongoing training to build clinical competencies.
Graduate Support
- Mentorship from experienced clinicians
- Structured learning pathways with opportunities to progress from Level 1 to Level 2 without needing to apply for a new role
- Exposure to diverse clinical environments, including telehealth, outreach, and hospital-based care
You will need to be:
- A recent graduate in an allied health discipline (e.g., occupational therapy, physiotherapy, social work, psychology)
- Committed to patient-centred care and continuous learning
- Able to work flexibly and collaboratively in a fast-paced, supportive environment
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
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:
Permanent full time, shift worker position, 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: $73,384 to $111,364 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.
Salary Packaging:
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Allowances:
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- 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.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Satisfactory completion of an approved allied health professional tertiary qualification/program of study and registered with the relevant National Board or, in the case of self-regulated allied health professions, full membership/eligible for membership with the relevant professional association.
- Current Driver’s Licence.
Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Specific experience either working in, or research in, a mental health related field or area, including university placements.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of 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.
*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Belinda Freach
Position: Manager - Acute Care Stream Community Mental Health Services
Phone number: (03) 6165 8555
Email address: belinda.freach@ths.tas.gov.au
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