Job Description

The Team

The Family Violence Counselling and Support Service (FVCSS) offers a specialised counselling and support to assist adults, children and young people, children who have experienced family violence. This service is part of the Safe at Home service system, with a strong focus on the safety and well-being of victim survivors of family violence. The Deputy Manager will provide high level clinical leadership, professional support and day to day management and coordination of statewide services in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements as part of the Safe at Home initiative.

Child and Youth Mental Health Services | Tasmanian Department of Health

The Role

• The Clinical Lead - Family Violence Counselling and Support Service is expected to operate with a significant degree of professional independence and autonomy while operating under the broad direction and supervision of the Manager FVCSS.
• As a Senior Professional Specialist, provide clinical leadership and professional support to team leaders, clinicians, and administrative staff working within the FVCSS and in accordance with organisational policies and the professional code of conduct.
• Assist the Statewide Manager Family Violence Counselling and Support Service (FVCSS) with coordination and management of statewide services provided by FVCSS in accordance with the Agency Policy, and legal requirements as part of the integrated service system known as Safe at Home Initiative.
• Develop and maintain highly effective and productive relationships and manage networks with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders within government and the community sector.

You will need

• Comprehensive knowledge of family violence issues with demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in the clinical and/or therapeutic management of family violence clients with complex care needs including the ability to liaise effectively with family members and other service providers involved with their care.
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice and the achievement of child and family-centred outcomes, with high-level understanding of the strategic, legal, and ethical issues relevant to the provision of FVCSS
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective professional and clinical leadership and knowledge of contemporary management practices and quality improvement processes, including experience motivating staff members to achieve organisational objectives and supporting skill development through teaching, supervision, training, and mentoring.

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 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.

Position Features:

• Occasional intra/interstate travel is required.

Salary

$131,122 to $143,063 per annum. 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 2025.

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 $135,445 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 Board or, in the case of unregulated professions, eligible for membership of the relevant professional association.
• Significant experience in Family Violence Support Services including knowledge of relevant legislation and therapeutic modalities for trauma resolution.
• Working with Vulnerable People Registration (WWVPR)

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Postgraduate studies in relevant clinical area/s, public health, health service leadership, or project management/research
• Experience/credentialled for providing professional supervision
• 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:

• 529196 Clinical Lead - Family Violence Counselling and Support Service - South

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.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: Nicole Mainwaring
Position: Statewide Manager - Family Violence Counselling and Support Service
Phone number: 0419 592 181
Email address: nicole.mainwaring@ths.tas.gov.au

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