Specialist Therapist - Hands, Burns and Plastics (529991)

Department of Health – Hospitals & Primary Care – Hospitals Nth – Hospitals North – Allied Health North

Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 05 August, 2026 11:55 PM

Award/Classification: Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 3
Salary: $117,272 to $126,182 per annum
Employment type: Fixed-term, full time
Region: North

Location: LGH Charles Street, Launceston

Position

Fixed-term, full-time, day worker position commencing from 30 October 2026 until 1 October 2027.

Dual service opportunity: work within the allied health outpatient clinic and embedded within the interdisciplinary team in the specialist plastics and orthopaedic clinic.

Responsibilities

- Work collaboratively with surgical teams in shared decision‑making toward meaningful patient outcomes.
- Manage a highly diverse hand therapy caseload, including chronic and traumatic injuries such as tendon, nerve and bone injuries.
- Provide clinical autonomy in the management of simple fractures and support complex trauma treatment.
- Offer mentorship and further skill development in hand therapy, burns and scar management.
- Work as part of the experienced therapy team in Hands/Burns/Plastics and within the wider Allied Health teams.

Qualifications





- Registered physiotherapist or occupational therapist with a tertiary qualification approved by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia or the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
- Certification of Hand Therapy (CHT) or equivalent postgraduate qualification (desirable).
- Eligible or working towards membership of the Australian Hand Therapy Association (desirable).

Benefits

- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – Access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
- Professional Development Allowance of up to $1,200 per annum.

We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Department of Health has achieved the Carer Accredited Employer Status, providing support to employees with caring responsibilities.

Application

Download the Statement of Duties and any associated documents. Review the Statement of Duties and applicant guide before applying. Apply Online. Submit a 1‑2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties.

No separate statement addressing selection criteria is required. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Contact the applicant lead: Anna Tyson, A/Head of Department Physiotherapy – (03) 6777 6216 – [email protected] .

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📌 Specialist Therapist - Hands, Burns and Plastics (529991) (Launceston)
🏢 Tasmanian Government
📍 Launceston