Deputy Director - Allied Health Service South

The role:

• Provides operational leadership and direction for Allied Health Services (AHS) across Hospitals South, excluding statewide AHS.
• Demonstrates high level leadership and management experience in guiding the activities of the AHS leadership team to deliver services under their control.
• Works with the Executive Director Allied Health Services, Allied Health managers and stream leads to ensure that the strategic and operational objectives of Hospitals South are met.
• Oversees management of human, physical and financial resources for designated AHS, including monthly reporting of key deliverables relating to operational performance, clinical governance and human, financial and physical resources.
• Builds and maintains productive networks and linkages with internal and external stakeholders about relevant organisational matters, ensuring clear and transparent lines of communication throughout AHS and the organisation.

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

The team:

• Be part of a dynamic, enthusiastic Allied Health leadership team
• Make a difference to the community through high quality Allied Health services 
• Hobart offers all the convenience of a city with the wilderness on your doorstep

Join a dynamic, innovative Allied Health leadership team, working to support high quality multidisciplinary services across Hospitals South. This position works closely with the Executive Director of Allied Health and senior Allied Health leaders. 

Details of Appointment

Permanent, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible. 

*notwithstanding hours may 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:

$158,888 - $160,211 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available: 

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum 
• 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:

1. Satisfactory completion of an approved Allied Health professional tertiary qualification/program of study 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:

1. Postgraduate qualifications in Health Service management, administration and/or leadership (or related areas of study)

2. Current Drivers Licence

3. Intra/Interstate travel may be required.

4. Some out of hours work and on-call 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.

Statement of Duties

• 526304 Deputy DirectorAllied Health.pdf
• 526304 Deputy DirectorAllied Health.docx

Applicant Guide

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

For more information (Contact Officer)

Clare Ramsden 

Position: Executive Director - Allied Health Services
Phone: (03) 6166 7723
E-mail: *************@ths.tas.gov.au 

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