The Team:
The Northern Cancer Service (NCS) delivers specialist oncology and haematology care across Northern and North West Tasmania, including inpatient, outpatient and state-wide brachytherapy services.
Services are provided across three sites (Launceston, Mersey, and North West Regional Hospital) with strong integration across medical, surgical and allied health teams to support person-centred cancer care.
NCS is committed to clinical excellence, service innovation, research, and education, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality care closer to home for regional communities.
The Role:
Provide coordination, support and training to clerical and clinical staff, to facilitate the expansion of Telehealth capability across the Northern Cancer Service and different Department of Health (DoH) care settings. Work with clinical staff to ensure the smooth operation of Telehealth clinics and/or services across the region, including support and monitoring of video conference sessions, assistance with equipment setup, training and bookings.
You will need to :
- Provide high-level coordination of Telehealth services, including supporting clinicians and patients, managing attendance, and exercising initiative in decision-making.
- Deliver accurate data entry and excellent customer-focused administrative and reception services while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
- Demonstrate collaborative communication and compliance with Department policies, including commitment to child safety, mandatory reporting, and required training.
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, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, to commence 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: $85,196 to $97,915 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award.
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:
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Position Features: Travel between sites is to be undertaken
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.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Jennifer Siemsen
Position: A/DON Northern Cancer Service
Phone number: (03) 6777 6867
Email address: jennifer.morling@ths.tas.gov.au
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