PTAS Coordinator: Patient Travel Support Lead

Tasmania Government; City of Burnie; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Leave entitlements

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Tasmania Government, Department of Health, is seeking a PTAS Coordinator in Burnie, Tasmania. You will oversee the day-to-day PTAS service delivery, support staff, manage eligibility matters and coordinate travel arrangements for patients needing healthcare access.

Strong communication and leadership are essential. The role is fixed-term, full-time, day shift, 76 hours per fortnight, with salary in the advertised range and public sector benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of, or ability to quickly acquire, PTAS policies and hospital travel requirements.
• Ability to lead and support staff while evaluating service delivery quality.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day delivery of PTAS services in the region.
• Provide leadership and support to staff and ensure consistent service delivery.
• Handle complex enquiries, complaints and eligibility matters with sound judgement.

Skills

PTAS policies

Staff leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Tasmania Government, Department of Health, is seeking a PTAS Coordinator in Burnie, Tasmania. You will oversee the day-to-day PTAS service delivery, support staff, manage eligibility matters and coordinate travel arrangements for patients needing healthcare access.

Strong communication and leadership are essential. The role is fixed-term, full-time, day shift, 76 hours per fortnight, with salary in the advertised range and public sector benefits.