Job Description

Who are we?

The Department of Health is an innovative and dynamic organisation dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our community. We are committed to providing the highest levels of healthcare and services.

Who are we looking for?

Applications are invited from Allied Health Professionals in Training interested in being considered for fixed-term full time, part-time or casual employment periods up to 12 months within The Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, or the North West Regional Hospital.

Employment of AHPs in Training generally is during the period encompassing completion of pre-entry tertiary program requirements until their qualification is conferred and essential requirements for employment as an AHP Level 1-2 are met.

This Register will remain open to applicants at all times until 30 June 2026 and will be reviewed on a regular basis. Please note that the Register will not preclude other positions being advertised if warranted.

To see if there are any current vacancies visit https://www.jobs.tas.gov.au/agency/department_of_health

Do you have?

• Current Registration
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of continuous quality improvement
• Ability to undertake client education

Please note: some roles may require you to hold current Tasmanian Working With Vulnerable People Registration.

Salary Details

$67,162 pro rata per annum + 11% superannuation

Essential Requirements

• Currently enrolled in the final year of an approved allied health professional tertiary qualification/program of study and registered with the relevant National Board as a student or, in the case of self-regulated allied health professions, eligible for student membership with the relevant professional association
• Working with Vulnerable People Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements)
• Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements)
• The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas: a) Crimes of Violence, b) Sex Related Offences, c) Serious Drug Offences, d) Crimes involving dishonesty,
2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Please note that some roles may require you to hold current Tasmanian Working With Vulnerable People Registration.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide and Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

• Generic Allied Health Professional in Training HPA (May 2024) WWVP - WWCR CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

How to apply

Online applications are preferred, please click the blue Apply Now button.

Applicants should provide a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.