About the role
Who are we?
The Department of Health is an innovative and dynamic organisation dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our community. We are committed to providing the highest levels of healthcare and services.
Who are we looking for?
We are inviting passionate and skilled Allied Health Professionals to register their interest for fixed‑term and casual opportunities across Tasmania’s public health system.
The Allied Health Professional Fixed‑term and Casual Employment Registers enable currently registered Allied Health Professionals to be considered for full‑time, part‑time or casual roles for periods of up to 12 months.
These opportunities span hospital services, community health, and statewide mental health services, offering flexibility, career development, and exposure to diverse clinical settings.
View current vacancies here
Professional groups covered by this register
Applications are welcome from Allied Health Professionals within the following disciplines:
- Audiologist
- Dietitian
- Medical Scientist
- Occupational Therapist
- Orthotist / Prosthetist
- Pharmacist
- Physiotherapist
- Podiatrist
- Psychologist
- Radiographer
- Social Worker
- Speech Pathologist
- Other Allied Health professional groups (as applicable)
If your profession aligns with Allied Health practice and you hold appropriate registration or accreditation, you are encouraged to apply.
Where could you work?
Vacancies may be located across multiple sites, including:
- Royal Hobart Hospital
- Launceston General Hospital
- North West Regional Hospital
- Mersey Community Hospital
- Community and statewide services throughout Tasmania
- Statewide Mental Health Services
Why join our employment register?
- Be considered for a wide range of roles as they arise
- Gain experience across multiple services and locations
- Access flexible employment options
- Contribute to impactful, person‑centred healthcare delivery
The register will remain open until 30 June 2028 and will be reviewed on a regular basis. Please note that inclusion on this register does not preclude other Allied Health positions being advertised separately if required.
What you’ll bring
- Current professional registration (where applicable)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of continuous quality improvement principles
- Ability to provide effective client and consumer education
- Commitment to teamwork and high‑quality care
Essential Requirements
- Satisfactory completion of a relevant and approved allied health course of study at a recognised tertiary institution.
- Registered with the relevant National Board for professions regulated under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law or in the case of self-regulated professions, eligible for membership with the relevant professional association.
Please note that some roles may require you to hold current Tasmanian Working With Vulnerable People Registration.
Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide and Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
- Generic Allied Health Professional HP1-2 (June 2024) CSU.docx
Applicant Guide
- Applicant Guide.docx
How to apply
Online applications are preferred, please click the blue Apply Now button.
Applicants should provide a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
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!
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Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
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.