This is a Department built entirely for children and young people and their communities. Our ultimate goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.

The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.

What we're offering

• Comprehensive professional development, supervision, and career growth pathways
• Inclusive and diverse work environment
• Additional leave purchase options

About the Role

The Manager of Clinical Assessment Services provides clinical allied health practice leadership, supervision, and oversight of a team responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic planning for young people under Youth Justice supervision. The role is accountable for high-quality, consistent allied health clinical practice with young people in youth justice settings.

The role ensures that all clinical services are delivered to a high professional standard, align with evidence-informed practice, and respond to the diverse and complex needs of young people in detention and community-based settings.

Working under broad direction of the Chief Allied Health Advisor, the incumbent will contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of allied health clinical practice policy and service frameworks within the context of child safety and youth justice service settings, in alignment with the Portfolio’s model of care. This includes leading practice development and continuous improvement activities with professionals working with young people in youth justice settings in delivery of therapeutic care.

Join a newly established team within the Office of the Chief Practitioner, created to drive excellence in practice. These new roles offer a unique opportunity to shape team culture and direction while contributing to better outcomes for children, young people, and families through high-quality, evidence-informed practice.

Period of Appointment

Ongoing - ASAP start date

Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

Hours per fortnight

76 hours per fortnight

Essential Requirements

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment)
• Satisfactory completion of an approved allied health professional tertiary qualification/program of study and registered with the relevant National Board or, in the case of self-regulated allied health professions, eligible for membership with the relevant professional association
• 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 Conviction checks in the following areas:

a) crimes of violence
b) sex related offences
c) serious drug offences
d) crimes involving dishonesty
e) serious traffic offences

2 Identification check
3 Disciplinary actions in previous employment check

Desirable Requirements

• Current Driver’s Licence

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online can be found here:

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

Information for Applicants (PDF)

How to apply

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

Applicants should include:

• a 1–2 page short form application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.

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

All applicants are required to supply a valid email address with their application for the purposes of email communication.

The cost associated with obtaining a Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment) is the responsibility of the individual.

Applications should be made via the Apply Now button and submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on Sunday 17 August 2025.

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email [email protected].

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name: Dr Kristen Webb
Title: Chief Allied Health Advisor
Phone: (03) 6165 8320
Email: [email protected]