The Team:

The Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania’s largest hospital and the tertiary referral centre for neonatal, paediatric and adolescent healthcare services.

We are seeking a Senior Physiotherapist to work in our multidisciplinary team in the area of Paediatrics and Adolescents. You will provide and maintain optimal evidence-based physiotherapy collaboratively with patients, families and carers, and other members of the multidisciplinary team in a setting which encompasses inpatient and outpatient services.

The Role:

In the role of Senior Physiotherapist (Paediatrics and adolescents), you will:

• Provide and maintain optimal evidence-based physiotherapy care to paediatric patients of the Tasmanian Health Service –Hospitals South (THS HS). You will provide this care collaboratively with patients, families and carers, and other members of the multidisciplinary team in a setting which encompasses inpatient and outpatient services.
• Promote a learning culture supporting leadership and clinical supervision to physiotherapists, allied health assistants and undergraduate students.
• Provide clinical expertise and professional education to Physiotherapy, Allied Health, Medical and Nursing Teams, and external agencies.
• Foster innovation and support Quality Improvement and Service Delivery projects

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

Details of appointment:

Fixed term full time, day worker (with on-call) position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible and for a period of 12 months.

*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: $110,425 to $121,907 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:

AHP

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme

In addition, the following allowance is available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave.
• 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.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia

Current Working with Children Registration

• Registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia

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:

• 508290, 508323, 515941 Senior Physiotherapist HP03 (July 2023) WWCR CSU.docx

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

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.

*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information:

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

Name: Elisabeth Pilgrim
Position: Deputy Manager - Physiotherapy Services
Phone number: 0447 308 218
Email address: [email protected]

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