Consultant Optometrist, Low Vision Clinic (527636)
Australia, TasMay 8, 2024About Tasmania Government
About the Tasmanian State Service
The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than...As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Consultant Optometrist, Low Vision Clinic provides efficient, effective and high quality optometric care to patients attending the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) Eye Clinic. This includes:Participating in paediatric optometric care outside of the Eye clinic as part of a multidisciplinary teamProviding optometric care to both the Eye Clinic’s inpatients and outpatientsContributing to policy and procedure development to support the Eye Clinic’s service delivery objectives.Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.Details of AppointmentPermanent, part time, day worker position working
3.3
hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicantApplicants 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 and part time vacancies.$120,114 - $130,181 pro-rata per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.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.In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:Please note that access to salaries beyond $126,845 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade schemeSalary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages AgreementSuccessful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:Registered with the Optometry Board of AustraliaApplicants should note the following criteria are desirable:Membership of the Optometrists Association Australia or able to demonstrate the same level of professional indemnity insurance coverEndorsed for scheduled medicines by the Optometry Board of Australia as part of general registration and endorsed as a Participating Optometrist under the Federal Government’s ‘Common Form of Undertaking’ under the
Health Insurance Act 1973
(as amended)The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:Conviction checks in the following areas:crimes of violencesex related offencesserious drug offencescrimes involving dishonestyDisciplinary action in previous employment check.How to ApplyApply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.Please note:We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated DocumentsWe encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.To update your email address (or contact number), log in to look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your detailsThe Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.
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