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SalaryClinical Lead - Education and Support
Permanent, Part Time - North West Regional Hospital
You’ve invested in yourself so that you can make a bigger impact in your career; helping to advance the Occupational Therapy profession and improve the lives of patients. And you could put this skillset into practise anywhere. What’s different about Tasmania is our culture and our lifestyle. You will have a powerful connection to the staff and patients, and the community will encourage your success. Our isolation helps drive a culture of invention and human connection, which feels both old fashioned and… like the only future worth pursuing. Here you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to breath-taking coastlines, National Parks or award-winning restaurants or bars. After a hard day at work, you don’t have to sit in a car for an hour. You can get on your bike or put on your boots and “tell it to the mountain”.
The role:
We are seeking motivated applicants to work as part of the Occupational Therapy leadership teams to inspire and grow the next generation.
You will promote a positive learning organisation culture through coordinating student placements that offer exceptional learning opportunities and experiences across a range of areas of practice and different practice settings. You will also collaborate with other clinicians in the team to support new graduates during their early career years.
As part of the leadership team, you will make a significant contribution towards the Department of Health’s strategic priority to build and develop a sustainable and positive workforce that we need now and for the future by partnering with the University of Tasmania’s Allied Health Expansion Program to support the roll out of new graduate entry Masters programs for Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech Pathology.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Team:
Occupational Therapy services North West provides in-patient services including medical, surgical, orthopaedics, paediatrics and rehabilitation; outpatient services in paediatrics and hands; and community services from a broad, rural area.
You will be required to work across both the North West Regional Hospital and the Mersey Community Hospital in North West Tasmania; as an effective member of a team of 21 members consisting of the Manager, Deputy Manager, Clinical Leads; Senior and Junior Occupational Therapists and other ancillary staff.
Details of Appointment
Permanent, part time, day worker position working 30.4 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 and part time vacancies.
Salary: $120,114 - $130,181 pro rata, per annum + 11% superannuation + access to salary packaging
- Please note that access to salaries beyond $126,845 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement No.2 of 2022
What’s on Offer?
- Flexible working hours to enable work/life balance
- Support for ongoing professional development including post graduate qualification allowance where applicable
- Subsidised car parking facilities
- Other employment conditions and allowances available under the Allied Health Agreement
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
- Satisfactory completion of an appropriate allied health professional course of study at a recognised tertiary institution and registered with the relevant National Board or, in the case of self-regulated allied health professions, eligible for membership with the relevant professional association
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Five or more years post-graduate experience as an allied health professional including experience in supervising and Supporting pre-entry students and new graduate allied health professionals
- Holds, or is currently working towards, postgraduate qualifications in Education and or clinical teaching and learning
- Current Driver’s licence
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:
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- Crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
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.
Statement of Duties
- Clinical Lead - Education and Support HP04 (Oct 2023) CSU.pdf
- Clinical Lead - Education and Support HP04 (Oct 2023) CSU.docx
Applicant Guide
- Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
- Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx
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 detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
*Please note that our application process has changed refer to the application guide for information on the new application format.
Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
Please note:
- 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.
For more information
Lucie Bramich
Position: Manager - Occupational Therapy Services
Phone: (03) 6493 6***
E-mail: *************@ths.tas.gov.au
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