Communities Tasmania

Claim 79: Allied Health Professionals

• Progression through AHP1 – AHP3 with a review of levels so there is a maximum of 12 levels across this three Band range.
• Rules for determining the level for appointment be agreed, including minimum levels based on experience, length of degree, post-grad qualifications and regional incentives.
• Recognition of Australian Quality Framework national classification levels and improved progression via clinical/education and management streams at L4-5 and accelerated progression through the attainment of post graduate study at all levels. 
• Extend and amend the PUGS upgrade scheme for a non-healthcare setting.
• Payment of a Mentoring/preceptor allowance for AHPs supporting student placements 
• Incentive payments for chronically understaffed areas (to attract & retain).
• Increase to Professional Development Fund; widen scope and improved clarity about what it can be used for.
  
  

Claim 80: Child Safety Service

• That a demand-based funding model be adopted with worker ratios and clear caseload caps so staff resources increase as demand increases.
• Post-critical incident briefings within 48 hours of an incident & workplace psycho-social support.
• Retention and relocation incentives, market rate incomes and regional incentives.
• That support structures be reviewed to ensure adequate support staff are available.
• That employees be reimbursed for the costs associated with seeking support and treatment from private psychologists.
  
  

Claim 81: Family Violence Service

• Commitment that additional staff employed during COVID will be converted to permanent roles.
• Increase in establishment to allow backfill on recreation leave and to maintain safe caseloads.

Claim 82: Information & Communications Technology Appendix
Include clear progression/promotion pathway for ICT officers with high level technical expertise but no management responsibilities.