Senior Podiatrist (K Block) (524983)

The role:

An opportunity is available for an experienced Podiatrist to join the Hospital@Home multidisciplinary team. The Hospital@Home service is for public and private patients of Southern Tasmania, it provides hospital avoidance interventions and both acute and sub-acute care for adults in the community setting.  The service operates across multiple sites throughout Southern Tasmania.

The service enables existing services such as Community Rapid Response (ComRRS), Allied Health Rapid Response Team (AHRRT) and Hospital in the Home (HITH) alongside a new Geriatric Evaluation Management model to be integrated under the umbrella of a centralised hub promoting cohesive and seamless interdisciplinary care delivery for patients in the community.

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

• Deliver high level acute and sub-acute podiatry services.
• Extend your leadership capabilities
• Collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams

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:

$106.966 - $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.

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

• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 7.5% based on qualification type
• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum 
• Please note that access to salaries beyond $115,573 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme 
• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Registered with the Podiatry Board of Australia

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• 5 years clinical podiatry experience or demonstrated ability to work in a senior position.
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Holds or working towards post graduate studies

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:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty
• serious traffic offences 

1. Identification check
2. 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

Applicant Guide

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:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
• 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 contact - 

Toni Nash

Position: Manager Podiatry
Phone: (03) 6166 8***
E-mail: *********@ths.tas.gov.au

Important information

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