Address The role:
Within a Departmental Framework, and in accordance with Agency policy and procedures and professional code of conduct, the focus of the Senior Community Physiotherapist is to:
Be responsible for the efficient and effective provision of physiotherapy services to clients in the service location.
In consultation with the Team Leader - Community Physiotherapy, maintain physiotherapy services in Primary Health sites including supervision and support of staff and students.
Contribute to health promotion within the community.
Participate in relevant quality improvement activities to ensure safe and effective delivery of client care.
Ensure that client care is provided collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team across relevant areas of the northern region of Tasmania as required.
Position Features:
Some travel within the region will be required
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The team:
Being part of a highly collaborative team that has a focus on best practice.
Greatly varied case mix.
Nature at your doorstep that enables you to explore Tasmania's most unique environment.
Details of Appointment
Fixed term, part time, day worker position working up to 47 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 18 June 2024
*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: $106,966 to $123,013 pro rata, 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.
Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia
Registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia
*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Current Driver’s Licence
Relevant postgraduate experience
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.
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
Generic Senior Community Physiotherapist HP03 (July 2023) CSU.pdf
Generic Senior Community Physiotherapist HP03 (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
Liv Mitchell
Position: Team Leader - Community PhysiotherapyPhone: (03) 6777 1427E-mail: liv.mitchell@ths.tas.gov.au
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