The Role

• This fixed term position is based out of Burnie Station.
• Provide an efficient and safe non-emergency patient transport service for eligible Department of Health (DoH) patients in accordance with Ambulance Tasmania (AT) Non-Emergency Patient Transport Policy and Clinical Protocols.
• Work as a member of the Health Transport Services team providing transport of low acuity, medically stable patients requiring a basic level of care and observation for patients travelling to, from or between DoH facilities.
• Provide safe patient transport of medically stable patients who require basic care and observation during transport. Undertaking duties in accordance with established practices, procedures and policies. To attend to these duties promptly as directed by the Nursing Director, Patient Transport and Integrated Care or delegate.
• Provide patient care and transport as allocated through Patient Transport Dispatch in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Maintain operational contact with the Patient Transport Dispatcher(s).

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

You will need:

1. Senior level first aid certificate (or equivalent) or demonstrated ability to obtain the same.
2. Demonstrated ability and capacity to undertake and successfully complete Certificate 3 in non-emergency patient transport (or equivalent as determined by the Chief Executive - Ambulance Tasmania in accordance with standards set by Ambulance Tasmania).
3. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, Patient Transport Dispatchers and other members of the health care team coupled with good conflict resolution skills.

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, full time, day worker (with on-call) position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of 12 months.

*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: Operational Health Officer Level 3

$67,193 to $72,126 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with 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. 

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• 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.

• Current Driver’s Licence

Position Features:

• Ambulance Tasmania is committed to promoting a positive workplace culture
• As a member of the Health Transport Services Team moving patients throughout Tasmania, the incumbent will be required to participate in an on-call roster and, due to the nature of the work, reasonable overtime is a feature of this position
• Required to wear appropriate uniform

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: 

• Generic Patient Transport Officer OHO3

Application Guide:  

• Department of Health - Applicant 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.

Name: Casey Stark-Allen
Position: Director Operations - North West
Email address: casey.stark-allen@ambulance.tas.gov.au 

What it is like working at the Department of Health? 

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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.