The Department of Health is seeking a qualified Allied Health Professional for ADS Consultation and Liaison (526172d) in the North of Tasmania.

Please note the position is also being advertised as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (526172) in the North and this position will be filled on merit.

The Team:

We are a multi disciplinary team providing Alcohol and Drug treatment and support to clients and offer support to other services in treatment options and referral pathways.

The MDT team consists of Allied Health, Nursing and Medical Officers and is part of the SMHS alcohol and drug statewide service.

Located in Launceston in the North of the state.

All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

The Role:

Be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality AOD services in accordance with Agency policy, legal requirements, and relevant professional competencies to clients, carers, support people, families and other professionals of the Alcohol and Drug Service (ADS) Consultation and Liaison Service.

You will need to:

• Work collaboratively with ADS and other relevant stakeholders to provide input into the holistic, high quality, comprehensive, specialist Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs (ATOD) care provided to clients located within the service; and
• Ensure continuity of care for clients to and from the ADS Consultation and Liaison Service and the community setting in accordance with relevant transfer of care protocols.
• Provide leadership, direction and change management in the strategic development, implementation and ongoing management of a collaborative model of care between the Agency, broader Tasmanian Health Services, secure facilities and other stakeholders, as applicable to the incumbent’s specific portfolio.
• Develop, implement and manage clinical processes which optimise resources and client outcomes.
• Enhance stakeholder, client and family/carer participation at all levels of the service.

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

Details of appointment:

Permanent part time, day worker position, working up to 38 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*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: $123,717 to $134,336 per annum. Our 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:

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:

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $130,900 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• 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.

• Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia; or
• Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and Full member of AASW or Eligible for membership with the AASW; or
• Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia
• Current Working with Children Registration

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 if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Have or is working towards relevant Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) postgraduate qualification
• Current Driver’s Licence

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Position Features:

• Employees may be required to work at various locations within the region

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:

• Allied Health Professional - ADS Consultation and Liaison HP04 (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.

*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: Tiana Bean
Position: Acting Team Leader
Phone number: (03) 6777 1238
Email address: [email protected]

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This position advertisement will close on 27 July 2025 at 11:55pm.