The Team:
Adult Mental Health Services South comprises of 16 teams across inpatient, community and bed-based community teams. Our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.
The Role:
Provide leadership and high-level advice within Mental Health Services South (MHS South).
Provide operational and professional leadership and strategic direction including the effective management of human, financial and physical resources. This may include clinical supervision for relevant professional disciplines, or the facilitation of this clinical supervision.
As part of the MHS South leadership group, and as a senior manager and clinician, actively contribute to overall service development including policy review, the development and implementation of strategies to meet current and future service priorities and change management.
You will need:
- Minimum of five (5) years postgraduate employment as an Allied Health Professional in mental health, forensic mental health or alcohol and drug services, together with demonstrated in-depth knowledge and understanding of contemporary Allied Health practice.
- Comprehensive understanding of, and experience in, leading and implementing contemporary, integrated, consumer focused care across a number of relevant specialist practice settings.
- Demonstrated understanding of specified specialist practice settings together with an extensive knowledge and understanding of the range of complex management and clinical issues relating to a diverse health care service.
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 up to 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: Allied Health Professional Manager Level 5, Grade 2
$149,660 to $151,608 per annum. Our Employer 12% 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
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.
Allowances:
- Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
- 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:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Occupational Board of Australia and Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia; or
- Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Psychology Board of Australia and Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia; or
- Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and is a full member of AASW or is eligible for membership with the AASW
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Completion, or progression towards the completion, of a postgraduate qualification relevant to the position
- Current Driver’s Licence
Position Features: Intrastate and interstate travel may be required.
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: Jean Burrows
Position: Group Director - Adult Mental Health Services South
Phone number: (03) 6166 0825
Email address: jean.burrows@ths.tas.gov.au
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