Alcohol & Drug Service Team Leader (North) (500821)

The Department of Health is seeking a qualified Allied Health Professional for Alcohol & Drug Service Team Leader (500821) in the North of Tasmania.

Please note the position is also being advertised as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in the North, this position will be filled on merit.

The Team:

We are a multi disciplinary team providing Alcohol and Drug treatment and support to clients and offer support to other services in treatment options and referral pathways.

The MDT team consists of Allied Health, Nursing and Medical Officers and is part of the SMHS alcohol and drug statewide service.

Located in Launceston in the North of the state. 

All 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:

• Manage the delivery of services provided by the multidisciplinary team, including the allocation of human resources and provision of professional leadership and direction in treatment interventions strategies, health promotion and community education.  The occupant will also act as a specialist in their field, providing advice and support across a broad range of alcohol and other drug issues.
• As a member of the area management team, contribute to the overall management of the regional service, including the development of partnerships with key stakeholders, professional development, contemporary best practice and future directions.
• Contribute to strategic service delivery issues, including policy review, developing new business initiatives and undertaking project work as required.

You will need to:

• Within a primary health care framework, regulate, monitor, supervise and support the practice of the multidisciplinary work team in the provision of treatment, education and health promotion interventions.  Provide leadership in community practice and promote a professional focus and an environment conducive to innovation and change.
• Develop and maintain appropriate and effective relationships with client organisations, other Alcohol and Drug teams and sections of the Agency, government and non-government agencies.
• Undertake a leadership role in managing complex client referrals, complaints and incidents including the provision of detailed information, and collate and provide relevant correspondence and reports.  Assume responsibility for negotiation on behalf of the multidisciplinary team for complex or difficult service delivery issues.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

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: $123,717 to $134,336 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: 

• 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