Practice Leader

Department for Education, Children and Young PeopleChildren and FamiliesChild Safety Service
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 13 October, 2024 11:55 PM AEST.
Award/Classification:Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No.1 2022 - Allied Health Professional Level 3
Salary: $106,966 to $118,114 per annum
Employment type:Permanent, full-time
Region:Statewide
This position will be instrumental in operating the new and innovative After-hours Service within the Services for Children and Families portfolio.
This is a Department built entirely for children and young people and their communities.
Our ultimate goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well, and learning.
The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.
About the RoleThe After-Hours Service is designed to deliver services to build safety where risk is present, provide help and support to resolve issues and/or prevent escalation, and be responsive to the needs of our children and young people in care, outside of standard business hours.
Duties IncludeProviding leadership and support to the After-Hours Service team and together respond to incoming enquiries within the service using key policies and procedures across emergent and critical after-hours responses.*Please see the Statement of Duties for a complete overview of the duties.
Conditions of EmploymentSalary: $106,966 to $118,114 pro rata per annum + 11.5% SuperannuationClassification: Allied Health Professional Level 3Award/Agreement: Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages AgreementLocation: South (Hobart), North (Launceston) and North-West (Ulverstone)Hours of Work: This is a shift-based role and includes a combination of day, afternoon and night work, including availability for call-out as rostered.If successful, you must be available to complete approximately 3 months of full-time (Mon-Fri 8:30am -5pm) paid training.
What we're offering:Starting salary recognition of further study and experienced practitioners.Relocation Assistance– talk to us about how we can support your relocation.Personal impact days.Access to Professional Development fund, in-house and external training, supervision, and career development.Commitment to keeping our employees healthy, practice supervision and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Pathways to grow your career.Our After-Hours staff will receive dedicated induction and training to provide the knowledge, skills and capabilities to undertake their role effectively.Who we're looking forOur new After-Hours Service gives children and young people 24/7 safety and wellbeing support.
No two days look the same.
Work is diverse and rewarding, and really makes a positive difference to Tasmanian children and young people.
You will need to:Have sound self-management skills, self-awareness, and emotional maturity, with the ability to understand the personal impacts of child safety work and related strategies for managing stress, building resilience, and the ability to grow and nurture these qualities in others.Genuine motivation and passion to work with children, young people and their families.Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to change your communication style, remain calm, de-escalate, and manage conflicts.Ability to quickly build rapport and relationships with stakeholders (including families and young people) over the phone and in person.Value working as a member of a team and contributing to a positive team environment.Commitment to self-care, continuous improvement, learning and practice reflection.Individual resilience, emotional intelligence, and the ability to self-reflect.A tertiary qualification approved by the relevant National Board, for example a Bachelor of Social Work, and eligibility for membership with the relevant National Board or professional association; orAn alternative tertiary qualification (AQF Level 7 Qualification) in a discipline considered relevant to the duties, for example Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Psychology, Bachelor of Youth Work, Bachelor of Psychological Science; orAn associate degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (AQF Level 5 or 6 Qualification) in a discipline considered relevant to the duties, for example a Diploma in Community Services.Current Driver's Licence.The Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Act 2013 requires persons undertaking work in a regulated activity to be registered.
A regulated activity is a child-related service or activity defined in the Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Regulations 2014.
This registration must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of this may be checked at any time during employment.
• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment).
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 violenceSex related offencesSerious drug offencesCrimes involving dishonestySerious traffic offencesIdentification checkDisciplinary action in previous employment check.How to applyYour application is the first step towards working for the Department for Education, Children and Young People.
This is your chance to present key information about yourself to the selection panel, helping them evaluate your suitability for the role.
To apply, please provide a one-to-two-page document outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, a copy of your up-to-date resume including a brief summary of your relevant qualifications and/or training history, and details of two referees - your referees may be contacted at any stage of the selection process, including as part of shortlisting.
Online applications are preferred, please click the blue Apply Now button and submit online by 11.59pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.
Please note: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 Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
All applicants are required to supply a valid email address with their application for the purposes of email communication.
The cost associated with obtaining a Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment) is the responsibility of the individual.
Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone or email .
Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.
Name: Paul MallettTitle: Manager, Workforce Operations and Planning
Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr