Working at the Roy Fagan Centre - A Career with Purpose

The Team:

Who we care:

The Roy Fagan Centre (RFC) is Tasmania's statewide specialised inpatient mental health facility for older persons, and part of Older Person's Mental Health Service (OPMHS). We provide compassionate, person-centred care to individuals experiencing acute mental ill health, neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia, and complex psychiatric conditions. Our multidisciplinary team works across four purpose-built units, each designed to support dignity, safety, and therapeutic engagement.

What we do:

We deliver:

- Acute psychiatric care
- Dementia and neuropsychiatric treatment
- Geriatric rehabilitation
- Palliative and end-of-life care
- Rehabilitation and recovery-focused programs
- Support for families, carers, and community transitions

Our patients are older Tasmanians age 65+, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50+, who require specialised mental health support. We also support individuals with young-onset neurodegenerative conditions.

Our Values and Culture:

At RFC, live by the One Health CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

- Flexibility and inclusivity
- Transparency and teamwork
- Holistic and trauma-informed care
- Collaboration with families, carers, and community partners

We foster a welcoming, non-clinical environment where music, nature, and creativity are part of everyday life. Staff are encouraged to personalise spaces, build meaningful relationships, and support consumers with empathy and respect.

To further enrich our culture,



we actively implement the My Home Life program - an evidence-based approach that promotes quality of life for people living and working in care settings. Through this program, we focus on:

- Enhancing positive communication between staff, consumers, and families
- Strengthening relational care and emotional connection
- Encouraging shared decision‑making and reflective practice
- Creating a culture of kindness, dignity, and mutual respect

My Home Life helps us ensure that every interaction is meaningful, every voice is heard, and every person—staff or consumer—feels valued and supported.

Why work with us?

- A deeply supportive and inclusive workplace
- Structured supervision, mentoring, and professional development
- Opportunities to specialise in dementia care, trauma-informed practice, and aged mental health
- Access to professional development opportunities tailored to your role and interests, including training in dementia care, trauma-informed practice, and mental health support.
- A vibrant, multidisciplinary team culture
- A chance to make a real difference in the lives of older Tasmanians

We value diversity, lived experience, and resilience. Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, support worker, administrator, or environmental services, your contribution matters.

What we look for:

- Are compassionate, curious, and team-oriented
- Value dignity,



autonomy, and person-centred care
- Are committed to continuous learning and reflective practice
- Can work respectfully with families, carers, and diverse communities
- Hold relevant qualifications and registration (e.g., AHPRA, NMBA)

The Role:

- As a Senior Physiotherapist at Roy Fagan Centre, you will provide qualified leadership and direction evaluating physiotherapy performance at the Roy Fagan Centre, and interpreting policy relevant to the team
- Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will support consumers to maintain mobility, function, independence and quality of life, while contributing to care planning, service development, staff supervision and quality improvement initiatives.
- This is a unique opportunity to combine expertise in physiotherapy with the rewards of working in Tasmania's specialist statewide older persons mental health service.

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 h

📌 Senior Physiotherapist (Hobart)
🏢 Department of Health, Tasmania
📍 Hobart