The Team:

The Tasmanian Eating Disorder Service

Tasmania is part of a nationwide program of work that is delivering innovations in the treatment of eating disorders. The Tasmanian Eating Disorder Service (TEDS) is a new service that delivers integrated specialist care for adults with an eating disorder. This includes Community-Based Intensive Treatment (CBIT) Programs in the North, Northwest and South as well as a statewide and Residential Recovery Program (RRP).

Duties:

• Ensure the delivery of a comprehensive clinical service through relevant assessment, recovery focused case management and other recovery or trauma informed services, including specialised therapies for clients and their families or carers.
• Provision of evidence-based assessment and treatment interventions for clients with major and complex mental health problems, that are in line with the Tasmanian Governments and the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. Working in accordance with the development and implementation of specialised treatment programs.
• Actively participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team including the provision of support and consultation to other team members as required.
• Preparation of specialised reports as required.
• Consultation and liaison with the providers of mental health services broader health system including GP’s, other Agencies and families and carers to optimise service effectiveness and efficiency and continuity of care.
• Actively participate in quality and safety processes at the team level, including incident reporting, evaluation, approved research, internal audits, and policy and procedure review.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

The Allied Health Professional works with broad administrative and overall clinical direction from the relevant Clinical Lead and/or TEDS Manager, with clinical and professional accountability to the Allied Health Director, Discipline Senior or delegate, professional supervision provided or approved by the Head of Discipline or delegate. The occupant of this role is responsible for:  

• Developing individual awareness of all policies, procedures and legislation affecting the duties of the position. This includes statements of consumer rights and responsibilities adopted by the service, and a general awareness of legislation, including Work Health and Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination.
• Champion a child safe culture that upholds the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. The Department is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of all children and young people, and expect all employees to actively participate in and contribute to our rights-based approach to care, including meeting all mandatory reporting obligations.
• Where applicable, exercises delegations in accordance with a range of Acts, Regulations, Awards, administrative authorities and functional arrangements as mandated by Statutory office holders including the Secretary and Head of State Service. The relevant Unit Manager can provide details to the occupant of delegations applicable to this position. 
• Comply at all times with policy and protocol requirements, including those relating to mandatory education, training and assessment.

Position Features: 

Participate in the TEDS Community Based Intensive Treatment and Residential Recovery Program which delivers services for adults (16 year and older) with an eating disorder and their family and carers.

You will need:

• Demonstrated a minimum of two years post graduate clinical practice experience with skills working in a wide range of clinical areas, sound knowledge of contemporary evidence-based practice and ability to provide appropriate assessment, therapeutic interventions and manage complex clinical presentations, with an interest in eating disorders.
• Experience and demonstrated knowledge and skills in relation to liaison and consultation with other services and agencies in the context of optimising effective and efficient service provision, continuity of care, advice and training.
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to develop and participate in ongoing quality assurance activities, clinical practice evaluation, performance and research to deliver improved clinical outcomes for consumers and their family and carers.

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, full time, day worker position, working up to 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: $110,425 to $126,703 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

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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

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.

• Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Experience working with people experiencing eating disorders or other mental health conditions.

• Eating Disorder Credentialled practitioner.

• Current Driver’s Licence.

For more information: please contact

Rene du Plessis
Clinical Lead - TEDS
Phone number: (03) 6477 4017
Email address: rene.duplessis@ths.tas.gov.au 

Link to apply - https://careers.pageuppeople.com/759/cw/en/job/1144769/allied-health-professional-teds-528800

Applications close: Sunday 27 April, 2025 11:55 PM AEST