Senior Physiotherapist (Team Leader) (516229)

The Team:

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Senior Physiotherapist, with a passion for rehabilitation type care including in the older person, to lead our Rehabilitation Physiotherapy Team. This team is based in Southern Tasmania across the various RHH campuses (with considerable services at the Repatriation Centre) and provides physiotherapy care to patients at RHH campuses as well as patient homes, across Southern Tasmania.

The Role:

Manage, provide high level clinical leadership for, and contribute clinical services to the Rehabilitation team within Physiotherapy Services (THS - South) and be responsible for efficient and effective team operations in accordance with contemporary professional Physiotherapy standards.

Work collaboratively with the Discipline Lead, Deputy Managers, other Team Leaders and Clinical Leads to implement governance systems in Physiotherapy Services, Hospitals South.

Participate in ongoing service development and strategic management of the identified team/s in a multidisciplinary context, and in collaboration with other allied health, nursing, and medical disciplines locally and statewide.

You will need:

1. Demonstrated extensive general Physiotherapist experience and significant clinical expertise and/or team leadership experience in the area of Rehabilitation Physiotherapy.
2. Professional qualification or equivalent level of recognised professional competency and experience, or commitment to working towards an appropriate qualification that supports the position in health leadership and/or in the clinical area of expertise as related to the allocated team.
3. Demonstrated initiative and commitment to providing a high standard of clinical care relevant to an extensive area health service and contemporary health care service delivery standards.

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: $123,717 to $138,296 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

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:

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $130,900 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• 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