Department of Health Tasmania – Hobartville NSW

Working at the Roy Fagan Centre – A Career with Purpose

The Team:

The Roy Fagan Centre (RFC) is Tasmania’sstatewide specialised inpatient mental health facilityfor 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:

- 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 theOne Health CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. We also embrace:

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

We foster awelcoming, non-clinical environmentwhere 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 theMy Home Lifeprogram—an evidence-based approach that promotes quality of life for people living and working in care settings. Through this program, we focus on:

- Enhancingpositive communicationbetween staff, consumers, and families
- Strengtheningrelational careand emotional connection
- Encouragingshared decision-makingand reflective practice
- Creating a culture ofkindness, 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?

As a manager and team, we offer:

- 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 valuediversity, 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:

We seek individuals who:

- 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 provideprofessional 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.

You will need:

- Experience in physiotherapy practice with an interest in older persons, dementia and mental health carewith sound knowledge of relevant contemporary physiotherapy practice including assessment, intervention techniques, literature, resources and equipment.
- Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
- A commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement and clinical leadership.

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

Why Tasma

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