The Site & Team:
This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a supportive interdisciplinary team of health professionals with a focus on client centred goal setting, rehabilitation planning and program delivery. Excellent support and supervision is available.
The Community Rehabilitation Unit (CRU) is an adult outpatient rehabilitation service working with clients with a diverse range of diagnostic conditions.
CRU staff work with clients to achieve their goals in our well-equipped centre and in the client’s home and community.
CRU has three Allied Health Assistants who all work mainly with clients receiving Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy rehabilitation services.
CRU is located at the Repatriation Centre, 90 Davey Street, Hobart
The Role:
Under the supervision and delegation of an Allied Health Professional, you will work directly with clients as they participate in their rehabilitation program.
You will assist Allied Health Professionals to deliver individual and group sessions to clients at the centre and in the community.
You will assist in the provision of safe and efficient allied health rehabilitation services through sourcing, coordination, and preparation of clinical resources including equipment.
You will need:
- Hold or working toward Allied Health Assistant Certificate IV, or equivalent competencies and skills within a hospital, community or therapy setting.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative, independent judgement and well developed organisational and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team and carry out safe work practices whilst working under the direction of multiple therapists
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 part time, day worker position, working 45.6 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: $67,193 to $70,993 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 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.
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:
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
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:
Application Guide:
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.
*Applications from agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Sarah Black
Team Leader - Physiotherapy
(03) 6166 6904
sarah.black@ths.tas.gov.au
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