The Team:
The Theatre Support Officer (TSO) team plays a critical role in supporting the safe and efficient operation of the Operating Theatre Suite at the Royal Hobart Hospital. TSOs provide essential non-clinical support to perioperative services, ensuring theatres are prepared, equipment is available and patients are safely transported throughout the perioperative journey.
The Role:
The Perioperative Support Staff Office Manager is responsible for the planning, organising, directing and coordination of the strategic and daily operation of the Theatre Support Officers (TSO) and Support Services Officers (SSO). This includes:
- Undertaking the management of the Perioperative Services Support Staff (Theatre Support Officers and Support Services Officers) including responsibility for the allocation and monitoring the use of human, financial, physical and material resources.
- Providing leadership and direction to the support staff, ensuring that service delivery standards, service objectives and strategies are understood, implemented and maintained to achieve service delivery outcomes.
- Contributing to the ongoing review and evaluation of support staff services and the development of operational policies and procedures relevant to the delivery of support services, in consultation with the Nursing Director - Surgical and Perioperative Services.
- Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with Perioperative Unit Managers to ensure the provision of effective, high-quality services to patients.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
You will need:
- Demonstrated experience in the delivery of a Theatre Support Officer and Support Services Officer service within a perioperative/hospital setting together with sound knowledge and understanding of operational policies, work practices, equipment and procedures relating to the delivery of a support service.
- Demonstrated advanced rostering skills and experience in applying rostering practices and quality improvement principles including a working knowledge of electronic health information systems such as ProAct.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of Infection Control and Work Health & Safety principles and safe manual handling practices.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania:
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
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: $81,915 to $94,263 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.
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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 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:
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.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Joseph Minton
Position: Nurse Unit Manager Anaesthetic & Post Anaesthetic Recovery Unit
Phone number: 0447 715 415
Email address: joseph.minton@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.