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The role:As a Team Leader, ensure the services delivered by the FVCSS Adult Program are of the highest professional standard, responsive, effective and efficient.Ensure that the FVCSS Adult Program forms part of an integrated service system delivered by the FVCSS through continual and system liaison and communication with other teams within the Service, in addition to liaison and professional working relationships with other relevant service providers.Assist in the planning and management of human, financial and physical resources of the FVCSS Adults Service against agreed performance indicators and benchmarks and provide leadership and supervision to staff.Participate in quality improvement, education and research projects undertaken by the multidisciplinary team as required.Key skills:Comprehensive knowledge of family violence with demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in the clinicaland/or therapeutic management of clients with complex care needs including the ability to liaise effectivelywith family members and other service providers involved in their care.Proven management experience, including knowledge of contemporary management practices, purchasing ofservices, best practice methods, quality improvement and the ability to manage financial, human and physicalresources and monitor efficiency and effectiveness.Highly developed self-management skills including the ability to plan, organise and prioritise workloads, whiledemonstrating adaptability and flexibility and commitment to a team-based approach to work in anenvironment subject to work pressure and change.Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including verbal and written skills, enablingsuccessful negotiation, conflict resolution, liaison and marketing.Demonstrated service planning, development and evaluation skills and an ability to understand the political,social and organisational environment affecting service provision.Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, research and ongoing professional development.Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.The Team:The Family Violence Counselling and Support Service (FVCSS) offers a specialised counselling and support to assist adults, children and youngpeople, children who have experienced family violence. This service is part of the Safe at Home service system, with astrong focus on the safety and well-being of victim survivors of family violence.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 Tasmanias 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, part time day worker, working 60.80 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 $121,907 per annum + our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.Salary range is in accordance withAllied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No.2 of 2022Allowances:Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.Youll 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:Professional development and accelerated pathways.Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.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 with either full membership or eligible for membership with the relevant professional associationCurrent 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 employees 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.Please note, the follow are desirable requirements:Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated DocumentsWe 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:Team Leader - FVCSS HP03 (word)Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide (pdf)Department of Health - Applicant Guide (word)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 12-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.Nicole MainwaringStatewide Manager FVCSSPhone number: 0419 592 181Email address: nicole.mainwaring@ths.tas.gov.auWhat 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 lifestyleOne Health Podcast - SpotifyOne Health Podcast - AppleTasmanian Health Careers | TasmanianRespecting 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr