Statewide Director of Allied Health Older Persons Mental Health Service (530844)

The Team:

Older Persons Mental Health involves a unique combination of physical and mental health care.  We have a statewide service that provides three regional community teams and a statewide inpatient facility in Hobart. We are in the middle of an exciting Reform that has already improved our services for clients, their families, and our staff.  You will have the opportunity to develop active partnerships to support sector integration and client outcomes, develop and implement ongoing quality improvement, and develop and implement strategies to meet current and future service priorities. 

Broaden your professional experience, with our CARE values driven approach (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence), and work in a multidisciplinary team with like-minded people where you can improve the lives of older people.

The Role:

• The Director of Allied Health - Older Persons Mental Health (OPMHS) Statewide is an autonomous senior manager and lead clinician lead clinician working with the Group Director OPMHS, and under the guidance of the Statewide Speciality Director OPMHS.
• Providing high level strategic expertise, specialist advice and support to the Directors -OPMHS and relevant senior staff in relation to clinical standards, education and training and the management of significant day to day clinical and service-related issues.
• Assist the Group Director in the oversight of relevant human, financial and physical resources.

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 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: $158,635 - $160,625 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

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.

Location: Statewide 

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Satisfactory completion of an approved allied health professional tertiary qualification/program of study and registered with the relevant National Board or, in the case of self-regulated allied health professions, full membership/eligible for membership with the relevant professional association.
• Current Working with Vulnerable People (NDIS endorsed) 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