Senior Therapist (Seating) – Physiotherapist / Occupational Therapist / Orthotist

To be Tasmanian is to value quality over quantity. We create, preserve, and protect the unusual. With quiet confidence, with passion and perseverance, we pursue the extraordinary. Could you be Tasmanian?
Here you'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to breath-taking coastlines, National Parks, and bars and restaurants offering incredible local produce. Life is in flow here. After a hard day at work, you don't sit in traffic for an hour. You decompress with an easy coastal drive, or you put on your boots and tell it to the mountain.
If you need any more convincing about our beautiful part of the world, here it is
The role:
The Senior Therapist (Seating) will provide leadership and specialist clinical advice in seating. The position will:

• Provide a high standard of clinical care to patients / participants of the Seating Clinic, in accordance with clinical standards and evidence-based practice.
• Provide consultation in the area of clinical specialty, and build capacity by supporting a positive learning culture, sharing knowledge with staff, and participating in research.

Initiate and lead quality and service improvement within the Seating Clinic to ensure that high standards of care are provided.
Your neurological rehabilitation skills in both adult and paediatric populations are strong. So too is your passion for forming lasting therapeutic relationships with the people whose lives you impact. And this could see you work anywhere. What's different about Tasmania though is our culture and our lifestyle. You will be encouraged to be yourself, to share your knowledge, and to gain real meaning from your work. Our isolation helps drive a culture of creation and connection, which feels both old fashioned and… like the only future worth pursuing.
This role is unique. And important. You will be in charge of providing and maintaining the customised seating and mobility adaptive technology for a wonderful group of clients with complex neurological and musculoskeletal conditions. You will work with high-end technology, alongside an experienced technician, as a key part of our wider Orthotic & Prosthetic Services team of 20.
You will also be connected with your professional group within the Royal Hobart Hospital as well as membership to the wider Assistive Technologies community in Australia, learning from and contributing to our diverse and specialised skillsets.
From a variety of backgrounds, we've come together to make impact through our work in this beautiful part of the world. Tasmanians are connected to the land where we live, and to the stories of the people who have cared for this place for tens of thousands of years. And you're invited to be part of it.
Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of Appointment
Permanent, part time, day worker position working 40 hours per fortnight, commencing 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:
$106,966 - $123,013 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
• Relocation allowances available for eligible candidates.
• 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: * 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, full membership/eligible for membership with the relevant professional association.

• Current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable Peoples Check

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: * Relevant post graduate qualifications

• Current Driver's License

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
Applicant Guide
For more information (Contact Officer)
Michael Battagello
Position: Clinical Lead Orthotist Prosthetist
Phone: (03) 6166 7377
E-mail:
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