Allied Health Graduate Recruitment Campaign - Statewide Mental Health Services

Statewide Mental Health Services

Allied Health Graduate – $75,473 per annum

Permanent Fulltime – Multiple Positions - $25,000 Scholarships Available

Make a difference in people’s lives - be part of a team where your dedication sees results for individuals, the community and your own career.

We are seeking occupational therapists, social workers, and psychologists with provisional or general registration, to join us in Statewide Mental Health Services (SMHS) as an Allied Health Graduate. The Allied Health Graduate Program is an exciting opportunity to commence work in this supportive and innovative team, featuring contemporary, evidence-informed practise that sees our Mental Health clinicians closely linked to the broader multidisciplinary team. We are large, established teams of high-achieving professionals; a mix of passionate locals and new Tasmanian adventurers who will welcome your energy and experiences into our group dynamic. Here, you can learn alongside a team full of national and international experience, work across a vast range of the profession, hone your craft, and make a difference to the lives of our community. You do this while also having time to enjoy your life outside of work and all that this place has to offer.

In this graduate position you will rotate through various streams, including child and adolescent Mental Health, adult Mental Health, and older persons Mental Health, across inpatients, outreach, complex care and community services. You will participate in regular professional development, with a structured supervision program.

Here you will be encouraged to be yourself, to learn, to grow and to develop meaning in your work. You will have a powerful connection to consumers and their families, and the community will encourage your success. In Tasmania we support a culture of creation and human connection, which feels both old fashioned and… like the only future worth pursuing.

You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to breath-taking coastlines, National Parks, and incredible fresh produce crafted by locals. After a hard day at work, you don’t have to sit in traffic for an hour. You decompress with a wander through your home city, an easy commute along the water, or put on your boots and tell it to a mountain.

This is a place where you can establish a life and career built around purpose and quality time. We’ll look after you from the very beginning, ensuring you are fully welcomed into our culture. As an Allied Health team, we are dedicated to the development of our people and will work to help you to achieve your goals.

When you apply, we will ask you to rank your preferences for which of our three beautiful regions you would like to work in. Discover more here:

Burnie & Devonport  // Launceston  //  Hobart

Allied Health Scholarship Program

You will also have the opportunity to submit an Expression of Interest for one of our Allied Health Scholarships. The Allied Health Scholarship Program provides up to $25,000 to support the costs of studying. Scholarship recipients will receive $15,000 in Year 1 of the Program (2023-2024) and a further $10,000 in Year 4 of the Program, following completion of three years’ service with the Tasmanian Health Service (from 2026-2027). A limited number of scholarships are available and will be awarded on merit. Scholarship recipients must accept an offer of employment with the Tasmanian Health Service and sign a Scholarship Agreement. An offer of employment does not guarantee that a scholarship will be awarded. Please refer to the Allied Health Scholarship Program Guideline and/or our Scholarship Website for more information and complete AH Scholarship Program - Mental health 2024 campaign - EOI Form.docx. Please upload a copy of the Scholarship EOI Form as an additional document when submitting your application for employment.

For more information about becoming an Allied Health Graduate in Statewide Mental Health Services, Tasmania, or to learn more about what we can do for you (relocation, salary benefits, development opportunities, etc.) please email or phone one of our service directors:

Allied Health Director, Adult Mental Health Services North/North West

Tua Agaiava:  ***********@ths.tas.gov.au 0474 008 ***

Details of Appointment: Permanent, full-time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight (part-time may be negotiable with successful applicants)

Salary: $75,473 to $ 107,878 per annum + 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Salary Packaging: Access to a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year

Relocation Assistance: Reimbursement for up to $5000 of expenses incurred through relocating.

Professional Development:   $1,000 per annum entitlement for professional development course fees (daily wage, flights, accommodation, daily allowance paid in addition to this)

Please refer to the Statement of Duties and Function Statement for more information about the role and the selection criteria

The role:

• Collaborating as an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team, the professional will ensure service delivery aligns with the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, National Mental Health Standards, legal requirements, and relevant professional standards, focusing on quality client care, evidence-based practices, and recovery principles.
• Providing comprehensive assessment, treatment, and assertive care coordination for consumers across different settings, employing discipline-specific skills to develop and implement individualised therapies and programs.
• Contributing to the functionality and responsiveness of the Mental Health team through active participation in triage, crisis response, and intake processes, while also consulting with and supporting team members and other professionals in consumer care.
• Engaging in approved research, quality, and safety activities, including accreditation efforts, to enhance service standards and outcomes.
• Facilitating a team environment through active participation in multidisciplinary team reviews and support for a collaborative care model.
• Participating in formal supervision, peer review, and continuous professional development activities to maintain and enhance professional competencies.
• Playing a proactive role in the organisation’s Quality & Safety and Work Health & Safety processes, contributing to the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives, and safeguarding practices.

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

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Occupational Therapist:
  • Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia; or
• Social Worker:
  • Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW); and
  • Eligible for membership with the AASW; or
• Psychologist:
  • Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia with either provisional or general registration.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence
• Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People may be required.

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Function Statement

• Allied Health Graduate SMHS - Function Statement.pdf
• Allied Health Graduate SMHS - Function Statement.docx

Statement of Duties

• Generic Allied Health Professional HP 1-2 (July 2023) CSU.pdf
• Generic Allied Health Professional HP 1-2 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

For more information (Contact Officer)

Tua Agaiava

Allied Health Director, Adult Mental Health Services North/North West
Phone:  0474 008 ***
E-mail: ***********@ths.tas.gov.au

Important information

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The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.