The Team:

Prison Mental Health is a newly instated service that provides case management to prisoners who have a diagnosis of major mental illness. We are a small diverse team that work closely with multidisciplinary teams both with in the custodial setting and community on release. We currently have 75 inmates open to our service, yet this number is ever changing. Our team consists of Psychiatrists, a CNC that leads the team and small team of case managers. If you're looking for an exciting new opportunity that provides unique career pathways and supportive team environment apply now.

The Role:

• Undertakes a range of high-level administrative functions for Prisoner Mental Health Services.
• Provides high level day to day administrative support services to the relevant team.
• Undertake the management of the client databases and client record systems including filing and retrieval of information.
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You will need:

• Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in, contemporary office management practices, including knowledge of medical terminology or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge, with well-developed computer skills and sound organisational skills.
• Ability to assist with the training and guidance of less experienced administrative staff, and the orientation of new employees, including delegating administrative duties to ensure the development of team members.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment, including the ability to cooperate and work well with other team members both in the administrative and clinical areas, respect the needs and ideas of others, provide support and assistance to team members, resolve conflicts, and appropriately share information with team members.

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 full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for approximately a 12-month Period. 

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: $73,811 to $79,779 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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

Allowance:

Correctional allowance of 6.5%

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:

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: 

• Administrative Officer (SMHS) Band 3 (word)

Application Guide:  

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide (word)

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: Dana Kirkland
Phone number: 03 6165 8102
Email address: dana.kirland@ths.tas.gov.au

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Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.