The Team:

Based in the community in Launceston, you will be joining a friendly and motivated multidisciplinary team including a small core team of specialists, registrars, nursing and allied health staff. We provide palliative care services across Northern Tasmania extending from the Meander Valley, to the Bass Strait and the Bay of Fires and to historic central Tasmania.

We are a progressive team, with a strong focus on quality improvement initiatives, novel therapeutics and programs which improve access to palliative care for people in our catchment. The volunteers are an integral part of the provision of palliative care and require the support of an approachable, organised and sympathetic coordinator.

The Role:

• Provide leadership, develop and maintain systems and coordinate recruitment, training, resources and ongoing support of Specialist Palliative Care Service, Volunteer Support Program.
• Effectively manages and coordinates volunteer support services within community and inpatient settings across Northern Tasmania.

Specialist Palliative Care Service North - Primary Health North - 33-39 Howick Street, Launceston, 7250

• The service supports clients with complex palliative care needs and bereavement support
• Focus on coordinating the provision of volunteer support for social, practical and bereavement client/family needs
• Working within a multidisciplinary service with multiple sectors for support

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:

Fixed term, part time, day worker position, working 53.2 hours per fortnight, 7 July 2025 until 3 July 2026.

*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: $81,915 to $94,263 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 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.

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 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.

Current Driver’s Licence

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Certificate IV in Coordination of Volunteer Programs or working towards same
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

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:

• 507694 Coordinator - Volunteer Support Service Band 4 (July 2023) CSU (1).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: Peta Alford
Position: Nurse Unit Manager - Palliative Care North
Phone number: (03) 6777 4544
Email address: [email protected]

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