The Role: The Tasmanian Health Service is seeking a Physiotherapist with management and leadership experience for the permanent full-time position of Deputy Manager – Physiotherapy Services within Hospitals South. Tasmania offers an envious lifestyle with some of the most amazing natural attractions, a wide range of opportunities, quality education systems, short commutes, and exceptional local attractions. The Deputy Manager - Physiotherapy Services (Subacute) will: As a leader of the service, you will contribute to a learning culture and foster leadership, innovation and evidence driven patient care. Collaborating within Physiotherapy and Allied Health Services to the efficient and effective functioning of designated teams. Contribute to the overall coordination, leadership, and management of Physiotherapy Services for Hospitals South as part of a dynamic team. Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application. The Team: Physiotherapy in Hospitals South are a team of close to 150 people, incorporating a mix of passionate locals and new Tasmanian adventurers who will welcome your energy and experience. The service consists of a number of teams across the acute, subacute and community domains. The successful applicant will work alongside the Deputy Manager (Acute) to provide leadership, management and guidance to the Subacute and Community teams. Your significant clinical practice expertise and experience, knowledge of professional and clinical governance in public health and tertiary hospital settings, will bring a broad understanding of health service delivery issues relating to the provision of Physiotherapy Services. We offer a rewarding place to work that will see you working alongside an inclusive and innovative team. As a service, we are dedicated to the development of our people and will work to help you to achieve your goals as you make a significant contribution to the lives of our diverse community. 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 full time, day worker position, working 76 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: $131,070 - $134,268 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% 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 Why join us? A focus on work-life balance and wellbeing initiatives Access to salary packaging including living expenses up to $9,010 $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year other benefits if eligible. Access to Professional Development Allowance of up to $1,000 per annum Access to a Fitness Passport which provides discounted membership to 50 gyms and pools across the state Access to special corporate rates with our partnered health insurance providers Access for employees and immediate family members to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria. Registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia 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. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered. Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and 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: 522379 Deputy Manager - Physiotherapy Services HP04 (July 2023) CSU.docx 522379 Deputy Manager - Physiotherapy Services HP04 (July 2023) CSU.pdf Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.pdf 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: Angelique Ferguson Position: Discipline Lead - Physiotherapy Services Phone number: 0458 060 591 Email address: angelique.constantinidisths.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.