The Team:

The Orthotics and Prosthetics team provides services to inpatients and outpatients, including NDIS participants, across Tasmania. Comprised of Orthotists, Prosthetists, technicians and administrative staff, the team is physically located in hubs in the South, North and Northwest of the state, with senior staff at each hub, connected through a shared vision and strategic plan, as well as regular virtual meetings. Services include the Custom Seating and Wheelchair Service (The Seating Clinic) the Tasmanian Artificial Limb Scheme, inpatient neuro and rehab, and outpatient NDIS.

The Role:

The State Clinical Manager provides state-wide operational and professional leadership, direction and governance for Orthotic and Prosthetic Services. The role is responsible for compliance with organisational policies and quality standards, including NSQHS, NDIS and Aged Care standards, and for provision of a high standard of clinical service to consumers. As a member of the Allied Health leadership team, the State Clinical Manager provides high level advice and support to the Executive Director and Deputy Director of Allied Health for the effective delivery of OPST service and is an active member of the Allied Health Advisory Committee and the Allied Health Clinical Council. 

You will need:

• Extensive clinical practice experience in the provision of orthotic and prosthetic services, and a detailed understanding of health service delivery issues across acute, sub-acute, rehabilitation and outpatient settings.
• Proven high-level knowledge and significant experience in people and resource management within orthotic and prosthetic services, including the demonstrated capacity to provide professional leadership, vision and a contemporary approach.
• High-level strategic, conceptual, analytical and creative skills, along with the ability to provide advice, contribute to and implement service delivery planning and policy initiatives that ensure effective and efficient consumer-focused service delivery.

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:

fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until the 31 August 2027.

*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: $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 202

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:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics or an equivalent tertiary Prosthetic and Orthotic qualification

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Eligibility for membership of the Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association

• Current Driver’s Licence

• Post-graduate qualifications relevant to the requirements of the role

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: 

• State Clinical Manager - OPS HP5-2 (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: Clare Ramsden
Position: Executive Director Allied Health
Phone number: 0418152120
Email address: clare.ramsden@ths.tas.gov.au

What it is like working at the Department of Health? 

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

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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.