Allied Health Professional

The Team:

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of others? We are seeking dedicated health care professionals to join our growing team in northern Tasmania. This exciting opportunity offers you the chance to be part of a workplace that values contemporary, evidence-based practices and provides ongoing professional support and development.

As part of our high-achieving team, you'll have the chance to apply your skills and knowledge in a collaborative environment that fosters growth, learning, and making a tangible impact on the community.

If you're committed to excellence and driven to contribute to the health and well-being of adults in our region, we invite you to apply today and help us continue our mission of making a positive difference.

The Role:

The Allied Health Professional – Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT) plays a crucial role within the designated region, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality mental health care. This includes collaboration with Community Mental Health Services, Inpatient Mental Health Services, Alcohol and Drug Services, and other key community service providers. The role is essential in ensuring improved outcomes for individuals experiencing mental health crises, particularly those presenting at the Emergency Department (ED) North.

By conducting thorough assessments and providing timely interventions, the Allied Health Professional contributes to a seamless continuum of care that supports individuals in crisis, helping to stabilize their conditions and facilitate access to ongoing support services. This position demands a compassionate, clinically skilled, and highly collaborative professional to navigate complex situations and work effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

You will need:

• Extensive experience, and professional knowledge in a relevant allied health discipline across the acute, community and/or residential settings at a senior level.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, including effective oral and written communication skills, collegial support, conflict resolution and negotiation.
• Demonstrated ability to provide professional leadership and support to professional and nonprofessional staff, with demonstrated ability to lead, and work, as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  
  

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, casual position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for a period of 12 months.

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 casual vacancies.

Salary: Allied Health Professional Level 3

$110,425 to $119,290 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Casual- $55.66 to $60.13 per hour + 25% Casual loading may be applicable.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No.2 of 2022
  
  

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.
• 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 appropriate course of study at a recognised tertiary institution and registered with the relevant Board or, in the case of unregulated professions, eligible for membership of the relevant professional association
• Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements)
  
  

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver's Licence
  
  

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 Senior Allied Health Professional HP03
  
  

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx
  
  

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: Jacqueline Brown

Position: Community Mental Health-Team Leader

Phone number: 0418178360

Email address: jac.brown@ths.tas.gov.au

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