STEMM Jobs: Senior Physiotherapist - Community Outreach (502064)

Job Description:

The Role:

The Department of Health are seeking a dedicated Senior Physiotherapist to join our team in supporting community-based clients across the North West region of Tasmania.

The Senior Physiotherapist - Community:

Provides physiotherapy care to predominantly outreach/community-based clients across North West Region of Tasmania. Service provision is provided in homes and may be centre based.
Has experience in a wide range of physiotherapy domains, along with the ability to manage varied caseload independently
Is autonomous with excellent time management skills to suit both clinical and non-clinical/administrative demands
Has excellent communication skills to engage clients and carers in treatment plans and coordinate care within the broader multi-disciplinary team

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

The Team:

Our physiotherapy team works across three main sites on the North West Coast of Tasmania - Devonport, Latrobe and Burnie - servicing both acute and sub-acute community members. This role sits within our Community and Outpatient team, where you will have both senior and junior team members to work with. Our main outpatient sites are at Burnie and Devonport from where our Community services are based, with an Outreach service provided to our more regional areas including King Island, Smithton and Queenstown.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Permanent, part time, day worker position, working up to 68.4 hours per fortnight, commencing from January 2025

*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, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $106,966 to $123,013 pro rata, per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Public Sector Union Wages Agreement

Allowances:

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.

Please note that access to salaries beyond $115,573 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme

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

Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum

Benefits available to eligible candidates

Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $10,000 for eligible appointees.
Professional development and accelerated pathways.
Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

Registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia
Current driver's license

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

502064 Senior Physiotherapist - Community Outreach AHP Level 3 (Oct 2024) CSU.docx

Application Guide:

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that 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. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Sam Sammut

Deputy Manager

Phone: (03) 6493 6250
Email: [email protected]

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle

One Health Podcast - Spotify

One Health Podcast - Apple

Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

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Job Description:

The Role:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Department of Health are seeking a dedicated Senior Physiotherapist to join our team in supporting community-based clients across the North West region of Tasmania.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Senior Physiotherapist - Community: <\/span><\/p>\n

\n
Provides physiotherapy care to predominantly outreach\/community-based clients across North West Region of Tasmania. Service provision is provided in homes and may be centre based.<\/span><\/li>\n
Has experience in a wide range of physiotherapy domains, along with the ability to manage varied caseload independently<\/span><\/li>\n
Is autonomous with excellent time management skills to suit both clinical and non-clinical\/administrative demands<\/span><\/li>\n
Has excellent communication skills to engage clients and carers in treatment plans and coordinate care within the broader multi-disciplinary team<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.<\/span><\/p>\n
The Team:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
Our physiotherapy team works across three main sites on the North West Coast of Tasmania - Devonport, Latrobe and Burnie - servicing both acute and sub-acute community members. This role sits within our Community and Outpatient team, where you will have both senior and junior team members to work with. Our main outpatient sites are at Burnie and Devonport from where our Community services are based, with an Outreach service provided to our more regional areas including King Island, Smithton and Queenstown.<\/span><\/p>\n
Why Tasmania:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.<\/span><\/p>\n
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania\u2019s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.<\/span><\/p>\n
Details of appointment:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
Permanent, part time, day worker position, working up to 68.4 hours per fortnight, commencing from January 2025<\/span><\/p>\n
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n
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, part time, and casual vacancies.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n
Salary:<\/strong> $106,966 to $123,013 pro rata, per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n
Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Public Sector Union Wages Agreement <\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Allowances:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
You\u2019ll 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.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n
Please note that access to salaries beyond $115,573 is subject to qualifications and\/or application to the personal upgrade scheme <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available: <\/span><\/p>\n
\n
Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Benefits available to eligible candidates<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
\n
Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $10,000 for eligible appointees.<\/span><\/li>\n
Professional development and accelerated pathways.<\/span><\/li>\n
Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.<\/span><\/li>\n
Fitness Passport \u2013 You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Eligibility:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n
Registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia<\/span><\/li>\n
Current driver's license <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.<\/span><\/p>\n
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.<\/span><\/p>\n
Statement of Duties: <\/span><\/p>\n
\n
502064 Senior Physiotherapist - Community Outreach AHP Level 3 (Oct 2024) CSU.docx<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Application Guide: <\/span><\/p>\n
\n
Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.pdf<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How to apply:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
Apply Online. Please click the \"Apply\" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.<\/span><\/p>\n
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. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.<\/span><\/p>\n
For more information:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.<\/span><\/p>\n
Sam Sammut<\/span><\/p>\n
Deputy Manager<\/span><\/p>\n
Phone: (03) 6493 6250<\/span>
Email: [email protected]<\/span><\/p>\n
What it is like working at the Department of Health? <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!<\/span><\/p>\n
Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
One Health Podcast - Spotify<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n
One Health Podcast - Apple<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n
Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.<\/span><\/p>"

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27/11/2024

Senior Physiotherapist - Community Outreach (502064)

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