Please note this position is also being advertised as a Clinical Nurse Consultant - Consultation Liaison (522413) and only one position will be filled on merit.
The role:
As part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality alcohol and other drug services in accordance with the Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the Clinical Lead will provide high level support to the Team Leader within the Alcohol and Drug Service North in the provision of:
- Leadership and direction in the strategic development and management of a comprehensive multidisciplinary community consultation and liaison alcohol and other drug service.
- As directed by the Team Leader, effective management of specified human and physical resources.
- Leadership, direction and change management to facilitate the implementation of the Alcohol and Drug Service consultation and liaison statewide model of care and relevant service policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Optimal clinical processes and individual client outcomes.
- Enhanced consumer and carer participation at all levels of the service.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The team:
- Highly skilled multidisciplinary team
- Supportive of continual professional development
- Contribute to making a real difference.
Details of Appointment
Fixed term full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 28 February 2025.
*notwithstanding hours may 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 and part time vacancies.
Salary: $120,114 - $134,268 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Please note that access to salaries beyond $126,845 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022
Location: Launceston
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
- Degree in Social Work giving eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers; or
- Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia; or
- Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia.
Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration*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:
- A minimum of 3 years post graduate clinical experience in the context of an alcohol and other drug service.
- Holds or is working towards tertiary qualification in the Alcohol and/or Other Drugs (AOD) field.
- Current Driver’s Licence.
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:
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note:
- We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
Applicant Guide
For more information (Contact Officer)
Talitha Hingston
Position: A/Alcohol & Drug Service Team Leader (North)
Phone: 03 6777 1234
E-mail: talitha.hingston@ths.tas.gov.au
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