Department of HealthCommunity, Mental Health & WellbeingCMHW - Ambulance TasmaniaApplications must be submitted by Monday 10 February, :55 PM AEST Award/Classification: Ambulance Tasmania Award, Emergency Medical Dispatcher Employment type: Casual, Fixed-term, flexible, Full Time Region: South Location: We are looking for fixed-term and casual Emergency Medical Dispatchers to join our Ambulance - Emergency & Medical Services team in South.The Team:The State Communications Centre is where the delivery of Ambulance care begins, for our patients and is based in Hobart. The Centre provides telephone triage, clinical advice and dispatches ambulance resources in the most effective and efficient manner.The RoleAs a member of the Ambulance State Operations Centre (SOC), receive, record and prioritise requests for ambulance services, in a team environment. Coordinate and dispatch ambulance vehicles and resources. Coordinate patient movements, using telephone, radio and computer aided dispatch systems and other ancillary communications equipment.In the role of Emergency Medical Dispatcher, you will:Receive, record and prioritise requests for ambulance services including the provision of pre-arrival instructions, following predetermined decision-making algorithms.Support the Emergency Medical Dispatch Support Officers (call taking) and provide advice as required.Dispatch ambulances in accordance with documented Standard Operating Procedures.Provide effective and efficient coordination of service resources including information relating to the location of all ambulance response units in the area of responsibility.Receive and make telephone calls concerning ambulance operations, public and administrative inquiries and any other relevant calls including liaison with allied health care workers, other emergency service providers and support agencies.Operate all technological systems within the State Operations Centre, including minor maintenance, fault finding and rectification in accordance with standard operating procedures and fault reporting.Details of AppointmentOne Fixed term full time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible until 28 June 2025.Salary: $99,761 - $107,896 per annum + 11.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging.Multiple fixed term, casual positions working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible until 30 June 2026.Salary: $78,036 to $84,399 per annum (Pro rata) + 11.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging.Salary range is in accordance with Ambulance Tasmania Agreement 2022. notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.Holds Certificate IV in Ambulance Communications or equivalent experience as approved by the Service.Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:Medical Priority Dispatch System certification.Previous employment in an emergency service operations centre using a Computer Aided Dispatch System.Benefits available to eligible candidates: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.Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.For more information:Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.Name: Jacqui KelseyPosition: Director of OperationsEmail 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. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.