The Team

The position forms part of Ambulance Tasmania’s Clinical Services team, which provides strategic clinical leadership, governance and professional practice support across the organisation.

The team works collaboratively with frontline clinicians, operational leaders, education teams and Department of Health services to strengthen patient safety, clinical quality and the delivery of evidence-informed care. Clinical Services leads and supports clinical policy, professional practice, knowledge translation, credentialling, research, innovation and service improvement across out-of-hospital, interfacility, virtual and primary care settings.

The Role

The Senior Manager, Clinical & Professional Practice will:

• Provide strategic leadership, consultation and advice across Ambulance Tasmania to support a high-quality practice environment and excellence in clinical and professional practice.
• Lead clinical practice change, knowledge translation, professional practice and endorsement processes, ensuring contemporary evidence and strategic priorities are translated into safe and effective patient care.
• Lead the Clinical Practice Manager team and align its work programs with Ambulance Tasmania’s strategic priorities and clinical service objectives.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of clinical policies, procedures, practice support tools and new models of care.
• Build productive relationships across government, health services, academic institutions, professional bodies and regulatory organisations to advance clinical and professional practice.
• Represent Ambulance Tasmania in relevant state, national and international forums and maintain a senior clinical presence across the organisation.

You will need

• Extensive knowledge of ambulance operations, technology and patient care guidelines, including a deep understanding of paramedic practice and the future direction of the paramedic profession. 
• Strong leadership and management capabilities with demonstrated project and people management skills, and the ability to translate research programs and strategic direction into practice.
• Ability to identify, develop and drive clinical projects relating to the incumbent’s portfolio utilising evidence-informed principles to ensure safe and effective clinical care is delivered throughout the organisation.

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 for a period of 12 months.

*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

$156,041 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Ambulance Tasmania Agreement 2025

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
• Employees employed at the following Remote site will be paid a Remote and Rural allowance of 8% of base Salary. Miena, Queenstown, Strahan or Zeehan
• Employees employed at the following Remote site will be paid a Remote and Rural allowance of 4% of base Salary. Beaconsfield, Bicheno, Bridport, Bruny Island, Campbell Town, Deloraine, George Town, Nubeena, Oatlands, Ouse, Scamander, Scottsdale, Smithton, Swansea, St Helens or Triabunna

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 $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.

• Registered with the Paramedicine Board of Australia
• Holds a Bachelor of Paramedic Science or other qualification approved by the Service, relevant work experience and an additional qualification in management or equivalent.
• Post graduate qualification in advanced paramedic practice or health leadership
• Current Driver’s Licence

*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.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Education and experience in CPG design and knowledge translation

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: 

• 524966 Senior Manager - Clinical & Professional Prac MAN2B (Oct 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide:  

• Applicant Guide.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: Ryan Davis
Position: Director, Clinical Systems
Email: ryan.davis@ambulance.tas.gov.au
Phone: 0472 730 382

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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.