The Role:

The Manager Clinical Practice – Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a senior leadership role within Ambulance Tasmania, focused on delivering high-quality patient care through clinical leadership, education, and innovation. Reporting to the Senior Manager – Clinical and Professional Practice, the role oversees the development of evidence-based guidelines, models of care, and quality improvement initiatives across paramedic, volunteer, and patient transport officer practice areas. It also supports research, clinical audits, and safety programs, while maintaining clinical competence. Working closely with education teams, regional operations, and external partners, the Manager drives continuous improvement and helps shape the future of EMS practice in Tasmania.

You will need:

• Extensive knowledge of ambulance operations, technology and patient care guidelines with demonstrated understanding of patient safety and quality assurance processes, specifically relating to critical care and retrieval within the ambulance sector.
• Ability to identify, develop and drive quality improvement strategies relating to the incumbent’s portfolio utilising evidence-based principles to ensure safe and effective clinical care.
• High level communication and interpersonal skills including written, liaison and facilitation skills with the ability to develop constructive relationships with key stakeholders, including Operations, Education and Professional Development, Technical Services and Finance.

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 full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 1 June 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: $150,796 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Ambulance Tasmania 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.

Allowances:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum

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

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:

• Manager, CP - Critical Care and Retrieval MAN2B (word)

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide (word)

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.

For more information:

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

Name: Tim Schmidtke
Phone number: 0435 150 160
Email address: [email protected]

*Closing Date 13 July 11:55pm