Allied Health Professional

Please note this position is also being advertised as aClinical Nurse Specialist - Community Mental Health (Huntington's Disease) (503099d) and only one position will be filled on merit.

The Team:

The Huntington's Disease Service is a small, specialised team of passionate clinicians dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by Huntington's Disease. With a strong focus on collaboration, the team works closely with medical professionals, allied health, and community services to deliver integrated, evidence-based care. United by compassion and expertise, the team is committed to improving quality of life through education, advocacy, and tailored clinical support across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.

The Role:

As a Huntington's Disease Clinician, you will deliver specialised case management and clinical support to individuals and families impacted by Huntington's Disease. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you'll coordinate care across community, inpatient, and outpatient settings, provide education and therapeutic interventions, and collaborate with health professionals and support services to ensure holistic, person-centred care. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those navigating a complex neurodegenerative condition.

You will need:

• A minimum of two years' post-graduate employment in a clinical area directly applicable to the OPMHS and/ or Huntington's Disease Service area, with a demonstrated clinical knowledge and understanding of mental health in relation to OPMHS, including the ability to provide appropriate assessment of mental health problems.
• Demonstrated expertise in the theoretical and practical application of a range of therapeutic interventions relevant to OPMHS and/or Huntington's Disease Service setting, with the ability to acquire further expertise into the future.
• Experience and demonstrated knowledge and skills in relation to liaison and consultation with other services and agencies in the context of optimising effective and efficient service provision, advice and training and continuity of care.

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

Details of appointment:

Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76hours 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:$110,425 to $121,907 per annum. 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 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:

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 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:

• 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.

*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:

• Current Driver's Licence
• Post graduate experience in mental health in relation to OPMHS and/or other Mental Health Services and/or Huntington's Disease.

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:

• AHP - Community Mental Health (Huntingtons Disease) HP03 (word)

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide (word)

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: Roxie Mulder
Position:Team Leader - OPMHS North/Northwest Community Team
Phone number: (03) 6477 7737
Email address:roxie.mulder@ths.tas.gov.au

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