Having a diverse workforce that represents the wider Tasmanian community is very important to us and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who may identify as LGBTQI+, and all genders. We recognise the value, unique skills and knowledge that Aboriginal employees bring to the workplace and welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal people.

We are committed to putting the rights and wellbeing of children and young people at the centre of what we do. We will employ the right people. We will embed a culture of self-reflection and continuous improvement. We will have the courage to change what needs to be changed. We will regularly review our policies and structures through a child and youth safety lens. Our people will be equipped with the skills to recognise and respond to signs of harm. We are growing a culture where everyone takes responsibility, shares information, and speaks up if something doesn’t seem right. Together, we’re creating a place where all children and young people are safe from harm.

We support reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact person listed for this vacancy.

We understand that people have different needs to manage their work and life and to support people we embrace the benefits of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.

Hours per fortnight

Up to 76 hours - flexible options available.

Duties

1. Provide executive level professional leadership, direction and strategic advice on best practice in behaviour management techniques and restrictive practices, including the development and implementation of service delivery policy, strategic planning and projects.
2. Undertake assessment and make authoritative decisions on the use of restrictive practices by disability services providers in line with the Act, and report on these to the Secretary.
3. Establish and monitor quality and safeguarding mechanisms to ensure the rights of people who may be subject to restrictive practices are protected to the greatest extent possible and disability service providers comply with any applicable guidelines and standards.
4. Provide guidelines, standards and directions in accordance with the objects of the Act, best practice and contemporary clinical practice developments occurring at national and international levels.
5. Provide ongoing sector education, training and advice on restrictive practices and positive behaviour support with a focus on obviating or minimising the need for restrictive practices.
6. Undertake a proactive a role in developing effective linkages with the key stakeholders, including disability services providers, the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, education providers and other Government Departments.
7. Oversee, plan and monitor and monitor the performance of the Office of the Senior Practitioner, fostering a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.
8. Work with the National Disability Insurance Scheme Quality and Safeguards Commission (the Commission) to share information and ensure providers of NDIS supports meet their obligations under the NDIS Act and Rules (Behaviour Support and Restrictive Practice Rules 2018) as appropriate.
9. Undertake and publish research in relation to behaviour support and restrictive practices, and make recommendations to the Secretary on the need to undertake this research.
10. Any other functions specified by or under the Act.
11. Actively participate in and contribute to the organisation’s Quality & Safety and Work, Health & Safety processes, including the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives and related training, ensuring that quality and safety improvement processes are in place and acted upon.
12. The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.

Essential Requirements

Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer of any new criminal convictions and/or if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

• Satisfactory completion of an approved allied health professional[1] course of study at a recognised tertiary institutions 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 Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration - NDIS
• 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. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

[1] Appropriate course of study-Allied Health Professional Course as described in Schedule 1 and 2 of the Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement No.2 of 2022

Desirable Requirements

Satisfactory completion of a post graduate qualification from a recognised tertiary institution in a relevant field i.e. management, leadership, business administration, law, public policy or governance.

Extensive experience in system and business reform and / or the management of services and operation of disability or community services

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

SoD - Senior Practitioner - 003740.docx

SoD - Senior Practitioner - 003740.pdf

Advice for applicants for positions at DPAC.docx

Advice for applicants for positions at DPAC.pdf

How to apply

Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'Apply Now' button.

You will be prompted to upload a 1-2 page short application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties and a resume.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

If you have any difficulty uploading your application, please contact us prior to the closing date on (03) 6165 9920.

For more information

Ingrid Ganley
Director, Community and Disability Services
Email Address [email protected]
Phone: 0409 523 839