Clinical Lead - Family Violence Counselling and Support Service Statewide (529196)

The Team:

Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania’s largest hospital, and the Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit within the RHH is the tertiary referral centre for all cardiothoracic surgery in Tasmania. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions.  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:

• As a Senior Professional Specialist, provide clinical leadership and professional support to team leaders, clinicians, and administrative staff working within the FVCSS and in accordance with organisational policies and the professional code of conduct.
• Assist the Statewide Manager Family Violence Counselling and Support Service (FVCSS) with coordination and management of statewide services provided by FVCSS in accordance with the Agency Policy, and legal requirements as part of the integrated service system known as Safe at Home Initiative.
• Develop and maintain highly effective and productive relationships and manage networks with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders within government and the community sector.

You will need:

1. Comprehensive knowledge of family violence issues with demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in the clinical and/or therapeutic management of family violence clients with complex care needs including the ability to liaise effectively with family members and other service providers involved with their care.
2. Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice and the achievement of child and family-centred outcomes, with high-level understanding of the strategic, legal, and ethical issues relevant to the provision of FVCSS
3. Demonstrated ability to provide effective professional and clinical leadership and knowledge of contemporary management practices and quality improvement processes, including experience motivating staff members to achieve organisational objectives and supporting skill development through teaching, supervision, training, and mentoring.

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 $130,900 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.
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