Allied Health Professional - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (522497L10)

Department of Health

Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing

CMHW - MH & Statewide Services

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 08 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Position details

The Team

The Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS) Team within the Department of Health Tasmania is dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of infants, children, young people, and their families. Working as a multidisciplinary team of allied health professionals, clinicians, and specialists, the team provides assessment, intervention, and therapeutic support to help young people achieve positive mental health outcomes. Committed to evidence-based practice, collaboration, and person-centred care, the team works closely with families, schools, healthcare providers, and community services to deliver compassionate and effective support.

The Role

Join Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services as an Allied Health Professional and play a vital role in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children, young people, and their families. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide specialist assessment, case management and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for young people experiencing a range of mental health concerns. You will collaborate closely with families, carers, health professionals and community agencies to deliver high-quality, recovery-focused care while contributing to service development, quality improvement and community mental health awareness initiatives.

You will need

• Demonstrated experience in a clinical area relevant to child and adolescent mental health, including assessment and treatment of young people experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Sound knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic interventions and a commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and build effective relationships with families, carers and partner agencies.
• A commitment to professional development, clinical supervision, quality improvement and contemporary mental health practice.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

Fixed term part time, day worker position, working up to 53.2 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 21 January 2027.

*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants 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, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

$117,272 to $126,182 pro rata per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2025

Salary Packaging

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.

Allowances

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $123,487 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1200 per annum, paid on a fortnightly, pro rata basis.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Occupational Board of Australia and Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia; or
• Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Psychology Board of Australia and Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia; or
• Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and is a full member of AASW or is eligible for membership with the AASW; or
• Tertiary qualification/program of study accredited by Speech Pathology Australia and is a full member of Speech Pathology Australia or is eligible for membership with Speech Pathology Australia
• Tertiary qualification/program of study accredited by Dietitians Australia and is eligible for full membership with Dietitian Australia
• Current Working with Children Registration.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver's Licence
• Post graduate experience in mental health in relation to CYMHS

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Allied Health Professional - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.docx

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.docx

How to apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Sarah Bowman

Position: Acting Team Leader

Phone number: (03) 6166 0588

Email address: [email protected]

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