Manager Allied Health - Sub Acute, Aged and Community Services (SAACS) (529439)
- Tasmania Government
- Australia, Tas
- Jan 10, 2025
About the Tasmanian State Service
The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than...
Job Description:
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The Team:
The Sub Acute, Aged, and Community Services (SAACS) team is an integral part of the Department of Health, dedicated to delivering integrated care across hospital and community settings. The team prioritises providing high-quality health services to subacute and aged populations, strictly adhering to clinical standards and optimising resource utilisation. Through strategic collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, the SAACS team enhances community health outcomes while aligning with government priorities and departmental objectives.
The Role:
The Manager Allied Health - SAACS provides strategic leadership and governance for the Sub Acute, Aged, and Community Services stream, ensuring alignment with Government and Department of Health objectives. Reporting to the Chief Executive Hospitals South, the role operates with significant autonomy, overseeing resource management, performance targets, and workplace culture. As part of the Hospitals South Executive Leadership Team, the Manager collaborates with key stakeholders to deliver high-quality services, resolve complex issues, and achieve organisational goals. Additionally, the role champions a child-safe culture, fosters effective communication across teams and ensures compliance with policies, standards, and legislative requirements.
You will need:
- Demonstrated experience and expertise in leading multidisciplinary teams in a hospital and/or health service, particularly in relation to subacute, aged care and community-based services.
- Proven ability to manage human, financial and physical resources in line with clinical stream responsibilities, in the area of subacute, aged care and community-based services.
- High-level strategic, conceptual, analytical and creative skills to contribute to policy, planning and service delivery specifically related to a multidisciplinary clinical stream.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
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 full time, day worker position, working up to 76 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, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $163,655 to $165,017 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No.2 of 2022
Salary Packaging:
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.
Allowances:
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 $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- 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.
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Satisfactory completion of an appropriate allied health professional course of study at a recognized tertiary institution and registered with the relevant Board or, in the case of self-regulated professions, eligible for membership of the relevant professional association.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
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Holds a postgraduate tertiary qualification relevant to the position.
Position Features: Some out of hours work and on-call may be required.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of 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:
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.
Name: Anthony Critchley
Position: Executive Director Operations and Performance
Phone number: (03) 6166 8699
Email address: [email protected]
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