The Team: The Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Navigation Service provides a central point of contact for information and support about voluntary assisted dying to people, families and carers, and health professionals, including: Support Tasmanians through the voluntary assisted dying process; Provide consistent and accurate information about voluntary assisted dying and access to voluntary assisted dying in Tasmania, including working with individuals and facilities to support participation and nonparticipation in voluntary assisted dying as appropriate. Liaise with patients, families, carers, health practitioners, health care workers and others who may be seeking information about or access to voluntary assisted dying; and Work closely with the Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Commission, Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Pharmacy Service, Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) clinical providers and other services as required to provide a comprehensive and coordinated Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) service The Role: As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Team Leader will provide high quality leadership and strategic direction in the management of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Navigation Service. This role is based in the South of the state, however regular intrastate travel is a requirement of this position. You will need Demonstrated knowledge, skill and expertise in providing clinical service delivery related to Voluntary Assisted Dying and ability to provide high level clinical leadership, exercise professional judgement and initiative and to work under minimal supervision, including the management of financial, physical and human resources Demonstrated high level communication, consultation and negotiation skills with the ability to effectively lead a team, build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and resolve problems within a complex health system. Demonstrated high level conceptual and analytical skills, independent and innovative thinking with the ability to identify and initiate solutions to complex problems. 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 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: $123,717 to $134,336 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 $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 $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 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, full membership/eligible for membership with the relevant professional association Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: Relevant postgraduate qualification and/or experience in practice management, health service management and/or leadership and service design Understanding of the End-of-Life Choices (Voluntary Assisted Dying) Act 2021 Current Driver’s 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: 527034 Team Leader - VADNS (July 2023) HR CSU.docx Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx 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: Georgina Makalani Position: Pharmacy Support Officer Phone number: 0429 903 440 Email address: shp.statewidesupport@ths.tas.gov.au What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of 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 Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA people, and people living with disabilities.