Allied Health Professional

Allied Health Professional ) Join to apply for the Allied Health Professional role at the Department of Health, Tasmania . We are building a better future for child and youth mental health care. We’re looking for passionate people to join our growing service across the three regions in Tasmania. Our vision is to provide world‑class, innovative mental health care, to support children and young people to experience the best possible mental health and psychosocial outcomes. We are undergoing significant reform. New reform programs and initiatives aim to improve and strengthen the delivery of mental health services. You can be part of this exciting work and make a real difference in the lives of children, young people, and their families. The Team We are building a better future for child and youth mental health care. We’re looking for passionate people to join our growing service across the three regions in Tasmania. Our vision is to provide world‑class, innovative mental health care, to support children and young people to experience the best possible mental health and psychosocial outcomes. We are undergoing significant reform. New reform programs and initiatives aim to improve and strengthen the delivery of mental health services. You can be part of this exciting work and make a real difference in the lives of children, young people, and their families. The Role Undertake the delivery of quality recovery‑focused services to clients of the Child and Adolescent, Adult Community, Inpatient and Extended Treatment and Older Persons Mental Health Service based on best practice principles and within a recovery framework. Service delivery is within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework, that includes those with lived experiences. Provide a specialist assessment and consumer‑lead treatment service to clients of Child and Adolescent, Adult Community, Inpatient and Extended Treatment and Older Persons Mental Health Service and their families or carers. Promote community awareness in relation to mental health and develop and enhance relationships with other mental health service providers. Act as a consultant to other agencies with regard to the support and management of clients with mental health needs. You will need A minimum of two years post graduate employment in a clinical area directly applicable to the Child and Adolescent, Adult Community, Inpatient and Extended Treatment and Older Persons Mental Health Service area. Demonstrated clinical knowledge and understanding of mental health in relation to the Child and Adolescent, Adult Community, Inpatient and Extended Treatment and Older Persons Mental Health Service area with the ability to provide appropriate assessment of mental health problems. Demonstrated expertise in the theoretical and practical application of a range of therapeutic interventions relevant to the Child and Adolescent, Adult Community and Older Persons Mental Health Service area with the ability to acquire further expertise into the future. Details of appointment Fixed‑term, full‑time, day‑worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until June 2026. Hours can be negotiated with the successful applicant. Salary Allied Health Professional Level 3: $110,425 to $119,290 per annum. The Employer 12% 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 Access to salary package and a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 plus $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year plus other benefits if eligible. Allowances Salary beyond $119,290 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme. Professional Development Allowance up to $1,000 per annum may also be available. Benefits available to eligible candidates 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family. Eligibility 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 Working with Children Registration (where applicable). Current Driver’s Licence. Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: minimum of 2 years post graduate experience in an area relevant to the role; postgraduate qualification or working towards a postgraduate qualification relevant to the role. 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. 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. Contact person Name: Shani TattamPosition: Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) (Team Leader) – CYMHSPhone: Email: Seniority level Entry level Employment type Part‑time Job function Health Care Provider Government Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr