The Role:
The position is a senior leader reporting to the Executive Director, Clinical Services. This position is required to cultivate a culture of continuous learning in Ambulance, enhancing the capability of all staff in the performance of their role, ensuring high standards of clinical quality and patient safety. The position is responsible for ensuring that education systems are aligned with the strategies, policies and priorities of the organisation.
The Director of Education is responsible for ensuring Ambulance Tasmania develops and maintains capacity to meet its workforce requirements through the development of bespoke education programs. The Director of Education is responsible for supporting the development and delivery of post-entry level qualification educational and credentialing systems that enable staff to maintain high standards of performance.
Details of Appointment:
Fixed term full-time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of 12 months.
Salary: $178,112 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
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.
Eligibility:
* Registered with the Paramedicine Board of Australia.
* Holds a Bachelor of Paramedic Science or other qualification approved by the Service, relevant work experience, and an additional qualification in management or equivalent.
* Current Driver’s Licence.
* 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.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
* Qualification and/or experience in Project Management.
* Postgraduate qualification in education.
* Experience in strategic health roles within large complex organisations.
* Relevant experience working in areas of education, knowledge translation, innovation, and research.
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.
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the contact person for detailed information about the vacancy:
Jennifer Bolster
A/Executive Director - Clinical Services
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
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