The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels.
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health does. 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.
The Role: We are seeking a dedicated ACAT assessor to join our multidisciplinary Allied Health team working across Tasmania's North West Coast. The ACAT Assessor - Allied Health will, within a primary health care framework, assess the needs of older persons and appropriate younger people with disabilities and their carers, within the region. Facilitate access to appropriate community and residential services, through a multi-disciplinary team approach.
The Team: Working in a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will be completing Aged Care Assessments through the My Aged Care system for clients across the North West Coast.
Details of appointment: Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from November 2024 until February 2026. Note: hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Salary: $106,966 to $123,013 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 Union Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022. 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.
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 Driver's Licence. Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on Essential requirements, Desirable requirements, and pre-employment checks.
For more information Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Alicia Phegan
Manager - Aged Care Assessment Team
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