A Branch Station Officer (BSO) provides a paramedic function at a rural station and at times may be required to deliver primary patient care alone and with confidence. The BSO is required to undertake the administrative functions of a branch station including community relations. The BSO oversees the recruitment/retention, supervision, training, and maintenance of the group of Volunteer Ambulance Officers (VAO) attached to the station, including maintaining regular contact with volunteers to facilitate roster coverage and attendance at training, delivering training to both individuals and groups, implementing policies and procedures of Ambulance Tasmania (AT) as they relate to volunteers and contributing to workforce planning and volunteer reporting to the station.
The Role
* Provide a paramedic function at a Branch Station and, if required, be able to deliver primary patient care alone and with confidence.
* Undertake the administrative functions of a country or urban branch station, including community relations.
* Recruit, supervise, train and maintain the group of VAOs attached to the station, including maintaining regular contact with VAOs to facilitate roster coverage and attendance at training, delivering training to individuals and groups, and implementing Ambulance Tasmania policies and procedures as they relate to VAOs.
Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania
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
Two permanent part‐time, shift‐worker positions, working 38 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. Hours are subject to negotiation 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.
Locations
* Smithton
* Sheffield
Salary
Branch Station Officer: $128,066 to $134,666 per annum pro rata. Our employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Branch Station Officer (ICP): $144,957 to $149,591 per annum pro rata. Our employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. This salary range is in accordance with the Ambulance Tasmania Agreement 2022 and is available to suitable applicants who can provide evidence of an Intensive Care Paramedic qualification prior to appointment.
Salary Packaging
You'll have access to a salary package that includes living expenses up to $9,010, $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year, and other benefits if eligible.
Allowances
Employees employed at the following remote sites will be paid a Remote and Rural allowance of 4% of base salary: Beaconsfield, Bicheno, Bridport, Bruny Island, Campbell Town, Deloraine, George Town, Nubeena, Oatlands, Ouse, Scamander, Scottsdale, Smithton, Swansea, St Helens, or Triabunna.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
* Relocation assistance support available for eligible appointees from overseas and 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.
Eligibility – Essential Criteria
* Registered with the Paramedicine Board of Australia.
* Holds a Bachelor of Paramedic Science and relevant work experience or another qualification approved by the Service.
* Current Driver Licence.
Eligibility – Desirable Criteria
* Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent.
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre‐employment checks.
Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
* Branch Station Officer BICPC and BPARC (word)
* Department of Health – Applicant Guide (word)
How to apply
Apply online. 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.
Contact Details
Name: Casey Stark-Allen
Position: Director Operations, North West
Phone number: 0458 831 484
Email address:
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania! Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle. One Health Podcast – Spotify. One Health Podcast – Apple. Tasmanian Health Careers – Tasmanian. Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything the Department of Health does. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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