Team Leader/Allied Health Professional - Older Persons MHS (Sth) (531376)

Please note this position is also being advertised as a Nurse Unit Manger (NUM) - Community Teams Older Persons Mental Health Services (531376d) and only two positions will be filled on merit.

The Team:

The Team Leaders are a fundamental component of the Older Persons Mental Health Service’s Reform. Ultimately the new OPMHS leadership structure, including these new positions, will make an incredible difference to the lives of our clients/patients/ consumers and their family/carers/supporters.  We are looking for people who want to work with our management, frontline staff (nursing, allied health, and other important roles) and key stakeholders in our South Community Teams in partnership with our Statewide Inpatient Unit.

The Role:

• Leads and manages the coordination of patient care within the OPMHS South Community Teams. in accordance with best practice principles and within a collaborative multidisciplinary framework. 
• Provides leadership in contemporary nursing/ allied health practice and promotes an environment conducive to innovation and change.
• Manages the financial, physical, and human resources of the OPMHS South Community Teams to achieve agreed service outcomes within the allocated budget

You will need:

The Team Leader works autonomously at unit level, under the general direction of the Group Director OPMHS (or their delegate) to provide direction and leadership to the OPMHS South Community Teams and is responsible and accountable for the following:

• Ensuring the standards of client care within the teams are in accordance with clinical standards and evidence-based practice.
• Managing physical, financial and human resources effectively, ensuring team objectives are met.
• Encouraging and supporting staff to develop further knowledge and skills to enhance the individual and the teams.

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: $135,002 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.

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