Position details at Tasmanian Government

, Northwest, Cameroon -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jun, 26

Salary

216775.0

Posted On

18 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Expertise, Leadership, Evidence-Based Decision-Making, Mentoring, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Service Improvement, Clinical Risk Management, Dental Services Provision, Clinical Education, Professional Supervision, Patient-Centred Care, Clinical Guidelines Adherence

Industry

Government Administration

Description

[https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/384/ProviderAsset/scribble/f84e6ee1-3a88-4be1-ae3f-f84bb03f5b3f.png] The Team: The Team at the Department of Health Tasmania works collaboratively to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centred care across complex clinical settings. In the role of Senior Clinician, the team provides advanced clinical expertise, leadership, and evidence‑based decision‑making to support safe and effective service delivery. They mentor and guide multidisciplinary staff, contribute to service improvement initiatives, and ensure clinical practices align with departmental policies and professional standards. Through strong collaboration and accountability, the team plays a key role in improving health outcomes for the Tasmanian community. The Role: * Lead, supervise, integrate and model best practice in the delivery of public oral health services that are efficient and safe from the perspective of patients and the wider community, in accordance with Oral Health Services Tasmanian (OHST) clinical guidelines and policies, and within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework. You will need to: * Provide clinical leadership, and support the integration of clinical services, ensuring that clinical practice across all disciplines complies with OHST policies and protocols, including the management of clinical risk. This includes coordinating the provision of expertise to individual team members on more complex care procedures. * Provide dental services consistent with the policies and guidelines for OHST and coordinate the provision of dental treatment, including specialised referral pathways if required. * Facilitate clinical education and advice to all disciplines through in-service training, consultation and professional supervision for staff and students. 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: Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 12 March 2027. *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: $204,590 to $216,775 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. * Salary range is in accordance with Dental Officers Agreement 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. 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 [https://www.health.tas.gov.au/careers/employee-benefits] Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria. * Registered with the Dental Board of Australia * Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration *Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered. Position Features: * Some out of hours’ work may be required * Some intrastate travel may be required * In accordance with the Oral Health Service Infection Control Protocol, protective glasses, gown, gloves and masks will be provided and must be worn by the Senior Clinician 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: * Senior Clinician DO04 (WORD) [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtZPAmbt-Ak5-XEkjkfXYUtWzX7hnLt9-8ywlUGakNwyfiXXRZ1sjATIN7PWOmqLroZ-XTBIe5_F21aGWZGWfXyVW5P_UH-63VQW3lOXJTQIQpmqPzvtSti7ZitjKtS97cyaPYgl1hjbvchCZukejZhw%7e%7e] Applicant Guide: * Department of Health - Applicant Guide WORD) [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMt7xNC1zRepzGVOcuhit-x_X05VsmEKgKgv-f7xtnolffFPr1YTeLthzIcS-4Y5fbPyNCErFrLa6BCdWj60jsHOaCgvyn3x2vO4WcUfx125gCEhtM0JPoEm2cdK_roMhjKfg7hWut2Bpw3UmYgtxQhXA%7e%7e] 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. *Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. Name: Kyra Jackson Position: Area Manager Phone number: 0428 538 109 Email address: kyra.jackson@ths.tas.gov.au What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania! Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle [https://makeittasmania.com.au/] One Health Podcast - Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1exxefRfdL4bmGiKhalgvw] One Health Podcast - Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-health-podcast/id1737709275] Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian [https://tasmanian.com.au/health/] Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023). Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. 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. 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Responsibilities

The Senior Clinician will lead, supervise, and model best practices in delivering efficient and safe public oral health services according to established guidelines and policies. This includes providing clinical leadership, ensuring compliance with protocols, coordinating specialized dental treatment, and facilitating clinical education and supervision for staff and students.