ACAT Assessor - Allied Health (506114)

Applicants are advised that in accordance with Tasmanian Public Health Directions, all employees of the Department of Health must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
This step is critical in protecting both our health workforce and vulnerable Tasmanians in our care.

Salary

$96,689 to $114,391 pro-rata, per annum

Please note that access to salaries beyond $105,245 is subject to completion of a relevant Graduate Diploma or application to the personal upgrade scheme in accordance with Schedule 8 of the Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2019

Classification

Allied Health Professional Level 3

Agreement

Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2019

Period of Employment

Multiple, permanent, full-time & part-time, day work, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

Fixed term, full-time, day work, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible, for approximately 12 months.

Please note that actual hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Please also note that this process may be used to fill fixed term and casual
opportunities as they arise.

Location

Level 3 Marine Board Building

Duties

Within a primary health care framework assess the needs of older persons and appropriate younger people with disabilities and their carers, within the region. Facilitate access to appropriate community and residential services, through a multi-disciplinary team approach.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Social Work giving eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers; or
• Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia; or
• Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia; or
• Registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
• 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:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

a) Crimes of Violence
b) Sex Related Offences
c) Serious Drug Offences
d) Crimes involving dishonesty

2. Identification check

3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check

Desirable Requirements

• Holds or is working towards a qualification in the human services area which includes units of case management/case work practice

Applicants should note that, for a period of six months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar vacancies.

Generic ACAT Assessor - Allied Health HP03 (August 2021) HR (1).pdf
Generic ACAT Assessor - Allied Health HP03 (August 2021) HR (1).docx
Applicant Guide.pdf
Applicant Guide.docx

How to apply

Apply Online. Please click the blue "Apply Now" button on this screen.
Applications will only be accepted online. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete an online application form, complete/upload your selection criteria responses and attach your resume. Please note that 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 for two referees before applying.

Important information

The email account you provide when making job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.

To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details.

For further information contact

Amanda Davies
Manager – Assessment & Case Management Services
Phone: (03) 6166 7274
Email: amanda.davies@ths.tas.gov.au

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