The Child Health and Parenting Service are looking for suitable an Allied Health Professional candidate to join our dynamic team in providing quality service to families of children under 5 based in the North West Parenting Centre in Tasmania. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Allied Health Professional to join the Child Health and Parenting Service (CHaPS) in Tasmania’s North/North West Region, Providing early intervention parenting support for clients. We are looking for individuals that are passionate about delivering quality child and family health services to children and families to improve health and wellbeing outcomes.

The North West encompasses Circular Head to West Coast to Devonport Surrounds and King Island. The North West of Tasmania is a beautiful area, surrounded by gorgeous beaches, walking tracks, mountain bike tracks, wineries, cafes / restaurants. NW Coast Offers World Heritage wilderness and pristine beaches on your doorstep

The CHaPS Allied Health Professional is responsible for:

• Providing therapeutic Psychological or Social Work services to parents with infants 0-4 years of age within a primary health care framework in accordance with the philosophy of CHaPS, Agency policy, legal requirements, and the Code of Ethics of the appropriate professional body (e.g., Australian Psychological Society [APS] or Australian Association of Social Workers [AASW])
• Utilising evidence-based and best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework.
• Providing evidence-based assessments and therapeutic interventions to clients of CHaPS and their families.

Details of Appointment

Permanent, part time, day worker position working 38 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible

*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 fixed term full time, part time and casual vacancies.

Salary: $106,966 - $123,013 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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. 

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $115,573 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

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. 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
2. Current Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Current Driver’s Licence
2. Experience in therapeutic counselling, children and families and/or perinatal and infant mental health

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
3. 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

• Generic Allied Health Professional - CHaPS HP03 (July 2023) WWCR CSU.pdf
• Generic Allied Health Professional - CHaPS HP03 (July 2023) WWCR CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

For more information, please contact

Alison Hillman 
Position: Nurse Unit Manager - CHAPS
Phone: 0419 344 763
E-mail: alison.hillman@ths.tas.gov.au

Important information

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To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details

The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.

The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We are united by our shared purpose and model our CARE Values through our interactions with one another, our patients, our clients and the Tasmanian community.