Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - Ambulance Tasmania

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 06 September, :55 PM

Award/Classification:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Operational Health Officer, Level 3

Employment type:

Permanent, part-time

Region:

North West

Location:

2 Strahan Street

Provide safe, non-emergency transport and basic patient care for low-acuity patients, ensuring effective communication and compliance with health protocols.

The Role

This permanent part-time position is based out of Wattle Hill Station in Latrobe.

- Provide an efficient and safe non-emergency patient transport service for eligible Department of Health (DoH) patients in accordance with Ambulance Tasmania (AT) Non-Emergency Patient Transport Policy and Clinical Protocols.
- Work as a member of the Health Transport Services team providing transport of low acuity, medically stable patients requiring a basic level of care and observation for patients travelling to, from or between DoH facilities.
- Provide safe patient transport of medically stable patients who require basic care and observation during transport. Undertaking duties in accordance with established practices, procedures and policies. To attend to these duties promptly as directed by the Nursing Director, Patient Transport and Integrated Care or delegate.
- Provide patient care and transport as allocated through Patient Transport Dispatch in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Maintain operational contact with the Patient Transport Dispatcher(s).

Note:



Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

You will need:

- Senior level first aid certificate (or equivalent) or demonstrated ability to obtain the same.
- Demonstrated ability and capacity to undertake and successfully complete Certificate 3 in non-emergency patient transport (or equivalent as determined by the Chief Executive - Ambulance Tasmania in accordance with standards set by Ambulance Tasmania).
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, Patient Transport Dispatchers and other members of the health care team coupled with positive conflict resolution skills.

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 part time, day worker position, working Monday each week, 15.2 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

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:

$70,033 to $75,114 per annum pro rata. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.





- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025

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

- 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 found here

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

- Current Driver’s Licence

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

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!

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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