Having a diverse workforce that represents the wider Tasmanian community is very important to us and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who may identify as LGBTQI+, and all genders. We recognise the value, unique skills and knowledge that Aboriginal employees bring to the workplace and welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal people.

We are committed to putting the rights and wellbeing of children and young people at the centre of what we do. We will employ the right people. We will embed a culture of self-reflection and continuous improvement. We will have the courage to change what needs to be changed. We will regularly review our policies and structures through a child and youth safety lens. Our people will be equipped with the skills to recognise and respond to signs of harm. We are growing a culture where everyone takes responsibility, shares information, and speaks up if something doesn’t seem right. Together, we’re creating a place where all children and young people are safe from harm.

We support reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact person listed for this vacancy.

We understand that people have different needs to manage their work and life and to support people we embrace the benefits of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.

Hours per fortnight

Up to 76 hours - flexible options available. 

Duties

1. Provide high level expert advice and recommendations to the Senior Practitioner to meet their statutory and regulatory requirements under the Act, including executing delegated functions of the Senior Practitioner as directed.
2. Use advanced clinical knowledge, contemporary best practice and experience to provide expert clinical specialist leadership to the multidisciplinary team within the Office of the Senior Practitioner in behaviour support and the reduction and elimination of restrictive practices.
3. Support the Senior Practitioner to ensure that performance review, professional supervision, mentoring and support is available to staff of the Office of the Senior Practitioner.
4. Ensure the clinical documentation and data collection requirements of the multidisciplinary team are completed to a high standard and within a timely manner.
5. Lead the provision of education of developmentally appropriate, trauma informed and evidence-based information, advice and direction to the disability services sector on the use, reduction and elimination of restrictive practices.
6. Monitor and evaluate the use of restrictive practices by providing timely advice and reporting to the Senior Practitioner.
7. Provide information in relation to the rights of persons with a disability who may be subject to restrictive practices.
8. Under the guidance or direction of the Senior Practitioner, undertake research in relation to restrictive practices.
9. Work with the National Disability Insurance Scheme Quality and Safeguards Commission (the Commission) to share information and ensure providers of NDIS supports meet their obligations under the NDIS Act and Rules (Behaviour Support and Restrictive Practice Rules 2018) as appropriate.
10. Promote a culture of safety and wellbeing of vulnerable people and immediately report any concerns, disclosures, allegations or suspicions of violence, abuse or neglect. This includes actively promoting practices that will ensure DPAC is a child safe organisation.
11. Actively participate in and contribute to the organisation’s Quality & Safety and Work, Health & Safety processes, including the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives and related training, ensuring that quality and safety improvement processes are in place and acted upon.

Essential Requirements

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 of any new criminal convictions and/or if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

• Satisfactory completion of a relevant qualification of an approved allied health professional course of study at a recognised tertiary institution with at least 8 years of specialised experience.  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 Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration NDIS Endorsed.
• The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
  1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
     1. crimes of violence
     2. sex related offences
     3. serious drug offences
     4. crimes involving dishonesty
  2. Identification check

Disciplinary action in previous employment check

Desirable Requirements

Relevant postgraduate qualifications and/or extensive experience in health and/or disability service administration, leadership, public policy and operations of government, and/or clinical or regulatory governance.

At least eight year’s practical experience as an allied health practitioner.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 SOD - Deputy Senior Practitioner - Disability and Reform (520642).docx

 SOD - Deputy Senior Practitioner - Disability and Reform (520642).pdf

 Advice for applicants for positions at DPAC.docx

 Advice for applicants for positions at DPAC.pdf

How to apply

Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'Apply Now' button.

You will be prompted to upload a 1-2 page short application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties and a resume.  

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

If you have any difficulty uploading your application, please contact us prior to the closing date on (03) 6165 9920.

For more information

Marita O'Connell 
Senior Practitioner 
seniorpractitioner@dpac.tas.gov.au 
0428 640 100