The Team
The Team: This role provides opportunity to increase the capacity of our service to respond to family and sexual violence. The Regional Family and Sexual Violence Liaison officer will be part of a supportive team operating statewide. A key goal is building and maintaining key relationships across government and non-government agencies aimed at improving the outcomes for people experiencing family and sexual violence.
The Role
The Role: An exciting opportunity to use your expertise in the Family and Sexual Violence field. This role aims to increase the capability of staff across Child Safety Services to respond to Family and Sexual Violence.
You will need
* Demonstrated experience in a clinical area directly applicable to family and/or sexual violence, including a comprehensive understanding of family and sexual violence, and demonstrated experience in the clinical and/or therapeutic management of clients with complex care needs.
* Ability to demonstrate leadership and self-management skills, in complex decision-making including knowledge and application of relevant legislation pertinent to the position.
* Demonstrate a high level of communication, negotiation, advocacy, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills with the ability to conduct and evaluate the delivery of educational presentations.
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
Permanent part time, day worker position, working 60.8 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
$110,425 to $121,907 per annum (Pro-rata). 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 $119,290 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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here.
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
* Satisfactory completion of an appropriate allied health professional course of study at a recognised tertiary institution and registered with the relevant Board or, in the case of self-regulated professions, eligible for membership of the relevant professional association.
* Current Working with Vulnerable People Registration.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
* Drivers Licence
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 and Associated Documents
* Family and Sexual Violence Liaison Officer
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: Jessica EggintonPosition: Acting Deputy ManagerPhone number: 03 6477 7599Email address: jessica.egginton@ths.tas.gov.au
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