Allied Health Professional - ARCH FVCSS (527902) in Hobart

The Family Violence Counselling and Support Service (FVCSS) offers specialised counselling and support to assist adults, children and young people who have experienced family violence. This service is part of the Safe at Home service system, with a strong focus on the safety and well-being of victim survivors of family violence.

This position is located within Arch. Arch provides coordinated, trauma-informed and victim-centred support for victim/survivors of sexual harm. Work in a multi-disciplinary team with Sexual Assault Support Service counsellors, Tasmania Police and Child Safety Officers to provide a collaborative approach in providing support to victim/survivors of family and sexual violence.

Work as an effective member of a professional team in the provision of services to Adults, Children and Young People affected by family and sexual violence as part of the multidisciplinary family violence service located in Arch.

Provide trauma informed specialist services to adults, children and young people in accordance with best practice principles and within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework. Provide programs that incorporate multi-level assessments and interventions and address the needs of adults, children and young people affected by family and sexual violence.

You will need:

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of family and sexual violence and its impact on adults, children and young people.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with adults, children and young people with complex needs and apply appropriate models of intervention, including the developmental needs of children and young people.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgement and initiative, work with general supervision and seek guidance as appropriate.

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: $81,614 to $117,074 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 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.

Allowances: Please note that access to salaries beyond $115,529 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 $1200 per annum, paid on a fortnightly, pro rata basis.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Travel and relocation assistance support may be 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 leave.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

Eligibility: 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, eligible for membership with the relevant professional association. Current Working with Children Registration.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: Current Driver's Licence.

We 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.

For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Jess Egginton

Phone number: 0400 062 592

Email address: jessica.egginton@ths.tas.gov.au

What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. 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.