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:
As part of a multidisciplinary team providing high quality health and wellbeing services to young people in the area of primary prevention and early intervention, the occupant:
- Works with diverse individuals and groups of young people aged 12-24 years to promote health and wellbeing via creative arts and media.
- Facilitates arts/health/support programs in collaboration with the Youth Health Team and other internal and external service providers.
- Develops strategies for implementing and supporting creative health promotion and cultural development activities in collaboration with young people and other key partners.
- Works in conjunction with the Manager, Clinical Lead and other members of the Youth Health team.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Team:
Youth Health South is a multidisciplinary team working with vulnerable young people aged 12-24 years in Southern Tasmania. The team is passionate about providing a professional, evidenced based, and trauma informed service that is youth focused and inclusive. As part of this team the occupant will have access to:
- Professional supervision
- A collaborative team environment
- Ongoing professional development
Details of appointment:
Permanent part time, day worker position, working 30.4 hours per fortnight, commencing from 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: $95,393 to $100,067 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Current Working with Vulnerable People Registration.
*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: 512908 Creative Arts Worker Band 5 (July 2023) 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: Fiona Savory
Position: Nurse Manager - Youth Health Services
Phone number: 6166 1421
Email address: fiona.savory@ths.tas.gov.au
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