About the Opportunity
Join our dedicated Speech Pathology team as a Part Time Deputy Manager and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients across North West Tasmania. This leadership role offers the perfect blend of clinical expertise and team management, where you'll support our mission to deliver exceptional speech pathology services in our hospital and primary care settings.
Working alongside our experienced team, you'll help shape the future of speech pathology services while maintaining your passion for direct patient care. This position is ideal for an experienced speech pathologist ready to take the next step in their career journey.
What You'll Do
- Support the management and coordination of speech pathology services across hospital and community settings
- Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to team members
- Deliver high-quality assessment and treatment services to adult patients in the inpatient, outpatient, rehabilitation & community settings
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated care approaches
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and professional development programs
- Participate in staff recruitment, orientation, and performance management processes
What We're Looking For
- Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and eligibility for registration with Speech Pathology Australia
- Minimum 4 years clinical experience with demonstrated leadership capabilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and communities
- Experience in supervision, training, or mentoring other healthcare professionals
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development
- Understanding of public health service delivery and quality frameworks
Why Choose the Tasmanian Health Service
We offer competitive remuneration, comprehensive professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that values work-life balance. Our team celebrates diversity and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from culturally diverse communities, and people with disability.
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, part time, day worker position, working 45.6 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as soon as you can join the team.
*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: $123,717 to $134,336 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 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:
Please note that access to salaries beyond $130,900 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 $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.
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Tertiary qualification/program of study accredited by Speech Pathology Australia
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Eligible for membership with the Speech Pathology Australia
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Or where regulatory requirements exist, NDIS Q&S Commission Provider Registration Requirements
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Full member of Speech Pathology Australia
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Current Working with Children Registration
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
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.
*only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Sonia Doran
Position: Manager - Speech Pathology Services
Phone number:(03) 6478 6133
Email address: sonia.doran@ths.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!
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Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.