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.

The Role:

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining quality improvement and professional development programs for imaging staff at BreastScreen Tasmania and the Diagnostic Breast Imaging Service within the framework of the BreastScreen Australia and other relevant accreditation outcome standards.
• Provide expert clinical and professional leadership in the management of the Tasmanian Diagnostic Breast Imaging Service and BreastScreen Tasmania, ensuring the delivery of high-quality image services across multiple, geographically dispersed sites statewide. 
• Provideexpert advice into the development and implementation of policies, procedures, workforce planning and training for both programs.
• Contributing to the broader operational and strategic direction of Population Screening and Cancer Prevention through the provision of evidence-based recommendations using emerging trends and contemporary developments to maximise the benefits of screening services for the Tasmanian community.
• Working as a member of a multidisciplinary team to facilitate and enhance the continuity and quality of screening and diagnostic service provision for clients and their representatives.

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

The Team:

BreastScreen Tasmania provides free screening mammography every two years with the provision of annual screening to people in high-risk categories. This service sees women, and eligible trans and gender diverse people aged 40 and over, with 50–74 being the priority age group. BreastScreen operates at three fixed locations in Hobart and Launceston and in 34 regional and remote Tasmanian locations via two mobile screening units. The service conducts a Statewide multi-disciplinary clinical assessment service for clients for whom a mammographic abnormality has been found. As a result of free screening and assessment, the early detection of breast cancer has improved mortality and morbidity rates.

Diagnostic Breast Imaging is a new Tasmanian Health Pathway that provides public diagnostic imaging services to patients who have concerns about their breasts, breast disease or a breast cancer diagnosis. The service is being implemented in a staged approach and currently operates two clinics per month for public patients. This is a statewide service which is co-located with BreastScreen Tasmania in Hobart.

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: $145,301 - $147,192 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 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. 
• A market allowance of $10,000 per annum pro rata is approved until 31 May 2026, this allowance will be reviewed prior to expiry

Benefit available to eligible candidates:

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees. (Applied to RNs, AHPs, Dentists, Ambulance officers, and specified employees)
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• 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.

Eligibility:

Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia
• Registered with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia
• Licensed to practice under Tasmanian Radiation Protection Act 2005 and the Radiation Protection Regulations 2016
  *Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and 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: 513063 Chief Radiographer HP05-2(Sep 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: Lyn Gibson
Position: State Manager - Breastscreen Clinical Services
Phone number: 03 6166 2790
Email address: lyn.gibson@ths.tas.gov.au 

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