DHHS Tasmania Reviews

Pros

Nice people, great bike facilities, showers and culture is great but can get political

Cons

Very political and top heavy

Pros

Great staff on the ground doing their best.

Cons

Unsupported and undermined initiatives for staff. Fear of job loss by many staff as largest employer in Tasmania and effective monopoly on most health care workers. Causes many to not speak up and many senior staff move on because of a culture of bullying and workplace intimidation. Senior administration engage in mobbing tactics.

Pros

It feels good to work for an employer that makes such a contribution to the community. It often feels like one big family as everyone is rallied around a central purpose.

Cons

Lack of strategic direction management is not empowered leadership model that is 20 years out of date lack of focus on business improvement big divide between paramedics and civilians management is out of touch with (non paramedic staff)

Pros

Legitimacy / social value of work. Some vet motivated people. Pays very well for non clinical roles.

Cons

Highly political with too much 'reach down' from the Minister.

Pros

having employment... income every fortnight

Cons

Lots of over time not paid for!!!! not allowed overtime or TOIL

Pros

Salary is good. Ability to accrue days off. I have been supported with accessing continuing professional development (not the same for all) Ability to be autonomous in my role.

Cons

High and consistent pressure. Little time to reflect and plan strategically - so often feel that you are being reactive rather than proactive Dissatisfaction in some teams - highly unionized Dispersed workforce that is not encouraged to collaborate.