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The Role:

Within Tasmanian Health Services framework:

• Provide Case management services to older persons identified as medically stable ready for discharge from the Acute Care Sector and who would benefit from time limited, goal orientated, therapy focused restorative care, within the Southern Region.
• Comply with the Department of Health and Ageing Transition Care Program Guidelines, Legislation and Reporting requirements.

Duties:

• Link, refer and co-ordinate services through care plans
• Monitor service delivery
• Collaborate with a multiciliary team to enable a person to meet their goals
• Case closure and evaluation

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

The Team:

The Tasmanian Health Service provides the Transition Care Program in Southern Tasmania, that seeks to optimise the functioning and independence of older Tasmanian people after a hospital stay. Transition Care is goal orientated, time limited and therapy focused. The Transition Care Program team focus on delivering excellence in healthcare and partnering with a range of service providers to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers.

Details of appointment:

Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours 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: $79,529 - $91,517 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

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.

Benefit available to eligible candidates

• Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
• 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.

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: 519333, 530176 Case Manager - Transition Care Program Band 4 (September 2024) CSU.docx

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: Amanda Davies
Position: Manager - Assessment & Case Management Services
Phone number: 03 6166 7274
Email address: amanda.davies@ths.tas.gov.au 

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