Allied Health Professional - Forensic Disability

Tasmanian Government

  • Hobart, TAS
  • $110,425-121,907 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
The Community Forensic Mental Health Service (CFMHS) is seeking a passionate and skilled Allied Health professional to join our multidisciplinary team as a Forensic Disability Officer. This is a unique opportunity to support individuals with cognitive disabilities within the criminal justice system, while contributing to safer communities and better long-term outcomes.About the Role:
  • Provide specialist assessment and intervention for individuals in the criminal justice system, including in-reach services to courts and custodial settings.
  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to care planning and continuity of service.
  • Provide consultation and advice to those within the team and to service providers across health, justice, and community sectors.
  • Support the team by providing information on the NDIS and helping navigate access pathways.
  • Contribute to education, service development, and quality improvement initiatives within the CFMHS.
About You:
  • Experienced in assessment, care coordination, and intervention for individuals with intellectual/learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries and comorbidities, ideally within forensic or mental health contexts.
  • Skilled in working across multiple service systems (health, justice, and community).
  • An excellent communicator with the ability to adapt style for different audiences, backed by strong report-writing and documentation skills.
  • Committed to trauma-informed, person-centred, and culturally responsive practice.
  • Tertiary qualified in an Allied Health discipline (experience in disability service, forensic setting, or mental health will be highly regarded).
Why Join Us:
  • We are a small multidisciplinary group who are driven by best-practice principles and a commitment to safe, ethical, and effective care for those at the intersection of health and justice.
  • Ongoing professional development and supervision.
  • Supportive team culture with flexible work arrangements where applicable.
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals while contributing to safe, more inclusive communities.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.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.Salary: $110,425 to $121,907 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 No.2 of 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.Allowances:
  • Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 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
  • Correctional Allowance of 6.5%
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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be foundEligibility: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 associationNote: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of 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:Application Guide: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*only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this roleFor more information:Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.Name: Rebecca Carpentier
Position: A/Assistant Director of Nursing Community Forensic Mental Health Service
Phone number: 0455 383 124
Email address: rebecca.carpentier@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!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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