Registered Nurse (515400L8)

Department of Health

Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing

CMHW - MH & Statewide Services

Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 18 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Position details

The Team

The multidisciplinary team at the Wilfred Lopes Centre work collaboratively to provide specialised care within the states only Secure Mental Health Unit. Therapeutic care is provided by balancing risk and safety with a least restrictive approach. The small yet supportive team provide an ideal work environment to learn how to work safely within a forensic setting.

The Role

• In collaboration with patients, carers/significant others and members of the healthcare team plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• As a member of the health care team, evaluate the effectiveness of nursing strategies towards meeting anticipated patient outcomes.
• As required, participate in the development and revision of organisational documentation and policies and procedures relating to nursing based best practice

You will need

• Current knowledge of, and the ability to apply nursing principles, procedures and practices in the delivery of patient/client care in a designated area and in line with legal requirements and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse.
• Knowledge and understanding of the psycho-social and health needs of individuals and their application to nursing practice in a forensic setting, including an understanding of the principles of maintaining appropriate therapeutic relationships with patients.
• A sound knowledge of psychotropic drugs, actions and side effects. Relevant experience in a mental health area and/or experience in a forensic health setting and/or a secure, acute mental health facility. Knowledge of relevant legislation.

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, shift worker position, working 60.8 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until February 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

$80,524 - $109,175 per annum pro rata. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance withNurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

Access to the Grade 4 salary range $102,439- $109,175 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4

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

• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type

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.
• 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).

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Possess, or be working towards, a specialist tertiary graduate or postgraduate mental health/psychiatric nursing qualification, or completed prior to the transfer of nurse education to the tertiary sector, a hospital based training program that resulted in previous registration as a psychiatric nurse by the relevant nurse registration authority within Australia, New Zealand, Canada or the United Kingdom

Position Features:

• This position is located in a forensic setting at the Secure Mental Health Unit The occupant will have regular daily contact with patients in an environment that requires all staff to be alert to any matter concerning the security and safety of patients, staff and the Wilfred Lopes Centre The occupant will also be required to comply with all security practices and procedures of the Wilfred Lopes Centre including biometric identification

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:

• Registered Nurse (Wilfred Lopes Centre)

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: Darren West

Position: Nurse Unit Manager

Phone number: 6166 0502

Email address: [email protected]

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence 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!

Move to Tasmania | Tasmanian

One Health Podcast - Spotify

One Health Podcast - Apple

Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian

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.

Apply now

Clinical Nurse Consultant - Mental Health Co-Response Service (531498)

Department of Health

Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing

CMHW - MH & Statewide Services

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 15 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Position details

The Team

Join a new and dynamic multidisciplinary service within State-wide Mental Health Services South. The PACER (Police, Ambulance and Clinical Early Response) team is a unique tri-agency partnership bringing together Mental Health Clinicians, Tasmania Police and Ambulance Tasmania to deliver a rapid, specialist response to acute mental health and behavioural concerns in the community.

Focused on providing timely, integrated and coordinated care, the team delivers mental health secondary triage, comprehensive assessments, brief interventions and referral pathways for consumers experiencing mental health crises. Working within a trauma-informed and recovery-oriented framework, PACER is committed to improving outcomes for consumers, their families, carers and the wider community through collaborative and innovative service delivery.

The Role

As a Clinical Nurse Consultant within PACER, you will provide specialist clinical leadership, mental health assessment and intervention for individuals experiencing acute mental health or behavioural concerns in the community. Working alongside police and paramedic colleagues, you will deliver evidence-based care, treatment planning and care coordination, ensuring consumers receive timely and appropriate support.

You will draw on your extensive knowledge of mental health conditions and common co-morbidities to undertake complex assessments, provide brief therapeutic interventions, facilitate referrals and support consumers within a trauma-informed and recovery-focused model of care. The role also involves delivering formal and informal education and clinical advice to emergency service partners, helping build capability in responding to individuals with complex mental and physical health needs.

This position is ideally suited to a highly experienced, collaborative and flexible clinician who thrive in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering innovative, community-based mental health care.

You will need

• Proven ability to undertake advanced comprehensive mental health and risk assessments of people experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness and application of contemporary and evidence-based skills in relation to crisis intervention, including the formulation of safety plans and the provision of brief therapeutic interventions as required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant philosophies, such as trauma informed care and recovery principles and policies and procedures and associated legislation which impact upon the management of crises across the community.
• Proven high level interpersonal skills including oral and written communication, negotiation, conflict resolution and decision-making skills and the ability to communicate effectively with consumers, families/carer, colleagues and emergency service and hospital personnel, particularly in crisis situations.

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

Details of appointment

** Appointable clinicians must be available for orientation, involving a set number of consistent ride along shifts with the PACER Team on early and late shits during the week and weekends. **

Fixed term, casual, position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 12 months.

*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

$74.54 to $79.11 per hour (including of 25% Casual loading). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance withNurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

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.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• 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.
• 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).

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Holds or is working towards a relevant post graduate qualification
• Experience in working in partnership with emergency services personnel in a manner that reflects a spirit of cooperation and collaboration, and respect for each other’s philosophy, priorities, knowledge, skills, and experience
• Current Driver’s Licence

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:

• 526354, 528208, 532243 - CNC - Mental Health Co-Response Service G6 (July 2023) CSU

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: Kristy Arrold

Position: Acute Care Stream Nurse Practitioner - PACER and Emergency Mental Health Liaison Team Leader

Phone number: 0400 410 912

Email address: [email protected]

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence 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!

Move to Tasmania | Tasmanian

One Health Podcast - Spotify

One Health Podcast - Apple

Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian

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.

Apply now

Clinical Nurse Consultant - Mental Health Co-Response Service (531498)

Department of Health

Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing

CMHW - MH & Statewide Services

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 15 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Position details

The Team

Join a new and dynamic multidisciplinary service within State-wide Mental Health Services South. The PACER (Police, Ambulance and Clinical Early Response) team is a unique tri-agency partnership bringing together Mental Health Clinicians, Tasmania Police and Ambulance Tasmania to deliver a rapid, specialist response to acute mental health and behavioural concerns in the community.

Focused on providing timely, integrated and coordinated care, the team delivers mental health secondary triage, comprehensive assessments, brief interventions and referral pathways for consumers experiencing mental health crises. Working within a trauma-informed and recovery-oriented framework, PACER is committed to improving outcomes for consumers, their families, carers and the wider community through collaborative and innovative service delivery.

The Role

As a Clinical Nurse Consultant within PACER, you will provide specialist clinical leadership, mental health assessment and intervention for individuals experiencing acute mental health or behavioural concerns in the community. Working alongside police and paramedic colleagues, you will deliver evidence-based care, treatment planning and care coordination, ensuring consumers receive timely and appropriate support.

You will draw on your extensive knowledge of mental health conditions and common co-morbidities to undertake complex assessments, provide brief therapeutic interventions, facilitate referrals and support consumers within a trauma-informed and recovery-focused model of care. The role also involves delivering formal and informal education and clinical advice to emergency service partners, helping build capability in responding to individuals with complex mental and physical health needs.

This position is ideally suited to a highly experienced, collaborative and flexible clinician who thrive in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering innovative, community-based mental health care.

You will need

• Proven ability to undertake advanced comprehensive mental health and risk assessments of people experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness and application of contemporary and evidence-based skills in relation to crisis intervention, including the formulation of safety plans and the provision of brief therapeutic interventions as required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant philosophies, such as trauma informed care and recovery principles and policies and procedures and associated legislation which impact upon the management of crises across the community.
• Proven high level interpersonal skills including oral and written communication, negotiation, conflict resolution and decision-making skills and the ability to communicate effectively with consumers, families/carer, colleagues and emergency service and hospital personnel, particularly in crisis situations.

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

Details of appointment

** Appointable clinicians must be available for orientation, involving a set number of consistent ride along shifts with the PACER Team on early and late shits during the week and weekends. **

Fixed term, casual, position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 12 months.

*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

$74.54 to $79.11 per hour (including of 25% Casual loading). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance withNurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

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.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• 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.
• 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).

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Holds or is working towards a relevant post graduate qualification
• Experience in working in partnership with emergency services personnel in a manner that reflects a spirit of cooperation and collaboration, and respect for each other’s philosophy, priorities, knowledge, skills, and experience
• Current Driver’s Licence

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:

• 526354, 528208, 532243 - CNC - Mental Health Co-Response Service G6 (July 2023) CSU

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: Kristy Arrold

Position: Acute Care Stream Nurse Practitioner - PACER and Emergency Mental Health Liaison Team Leader

Phone number: 0400 410 912

Email address: [email protected]

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence 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!

Move to Tasmania | Tasmanian

One Health Podcast - Spotify

One Health Podcast - Apple

Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian

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.

Apply now

Senior Allied Health Professional (504909dL7)

Department of Health

Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing

CMHW - MH & Statewide Services

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 15 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Position details

The Department of Health is seeking suitably qualified applicants for a Senior Allied Health Professional (504909dL7) vacancy. Please note this position is also being advertised as a Clinical Nurse Specialist - CATT (504909L7) and only one position will be filled on merit.

The Team

Do you want to be a part of a dynamic team of health care professionals? We are offering an exciting and rewarding opportunity to be part of a workplace that supports contemporary, evidence-based practices, professional support and opportunities for growth. We are a growing team of high achieving professionals, who are passionate and committed to our work and the community. Come join our team and apply your skills and knowledge in making a positive difference to the lives of adults in the north of Tasmania.

For other SMHS roles please include this link: Statewide Mental Health Services | Tasmanian Department of Health

The Role

Provide an efficient and effective allied health service to the patients and clients of the Agency at a senior and/or specialist level within the allocated work area(s).

Details of appointment

fixed term full time, shift worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of six months.

*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 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance withAllied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 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
• Current Driver’s Licence *Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Holds, or is working towards, relevant tertiary qualifications
• Five or more years’ postgraduate clinical experience

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:

• Generic Allied Health Professional (CAT) HP03 (Aug 2025).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: Jacqueline Brown

Phone number: 03 6777 4985

Email address: [email protected]

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence 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!

Move to Tasmania | Tasmanian

One Health Podcast - Spotify

One Health Podcast - Apple

Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian

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.

Apply now

Clinical Nurse Specialist - CATT (504909L7)

Department of Health

Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing

CMHW - MH & Statewide Services

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 15 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Position details

The Department of Health is seeking suitably qualified applicants for a Clinical Nurse Specialist - CATT (504909L7) vacancy.

Please note this position is also being advertised as a Senior Allied Health Professional (504909dL7) and only one position will be filled on merit.

The Team

Do you want to be a part of a dynamic team of psychologists and health care professionals? We are offering an exciting and rewarding opportunity to be part of a workplace that supports contemporary, evidence-based practices, professional support and opportunities for growth. We are a growing team of high achieving professionals, who are passionate and committed to our work and the community. Come join our team and apply your skills and knowledge in making a positive difference to the lives of adults in the north of Tasmania.

The Role

Work within the designated region in collaboration with other staff within Community Mental Health

Services, Inpatient Mental Health Services, Alcohol and Drug Services and a range of community service

providers, to deliver improved outcomes and experiences for individuals presenting with mental health

concerns, including those presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) North and North West.

Work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, assertive case management including triage, crisis intervention, intake and assessment and the development and implementation of care plans for designated clients in both the community and the ED.

A clinical expert who acts as a clinical resource for staff and other providers involved in the management of

people with mental health concerns, including those with concurrent alcohol or drug use issues.

Details of appointment

Fixed term full time shift worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, as soon as able to commence for a period of six months.

*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

$109,767 to $115,813 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance withNurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

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

• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type

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.

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.
• 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).

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria

• Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse and possess specialist tertiary graduate or post graduate mental health/psychiatric nursing qualifications; or completed, prior to the transfer of nurse education to the tertiary sector, an accredited hospital based program that led to registration as a psychiatric nurse by the relevant nurse regulatory authority within Australia, New Zealand, Canada or the United Kingdom
• Current Driver’s Licence

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Extensive relevant psychiatric nursing experience and/or credentialed as a Mental Health Nurse by the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses or equivalent
• Holds, or is working towards, relevant tertiary qualifications
• Five or more years’ postgraduate clinical nursing experience

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:

Generic Clinical Nurse Specialist - CATT G5

Application Guide:

Applicant Guide

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.

For more information:

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

Jacqueline Brown

67774985

[email protected]

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence 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!

Move to Tasmania | Tasmanian

One Health Podcast - Spotify

One Health Podcast - Apple

Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian

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.

Apply now

Clinical Nurse Consultant - Perinatal Mental Health (524962L3)

Department of Health

Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing

CMHW - MH & Statewide Services

Applications must be submitted by Monday 07 December, 2026 11:55 PM

Position details

The Team

The North West Perinatal Community Mental Health Service based in the Burnie region is a case management service that provides expert perinatal mental health care including case management, triage, holistic physical and mental health assessment, clinical risk management within the community setting.

The Role

The Clinical Nurse Consultant – Perinatal Mental Health (Clinical Nurse Consultant) is a member of the multidisciplinary Perinatal Mental Health Team based in Adult Community Mental Health Services (ACMHS). As a senior member of the perinatal service, the Clinical Nurse Consultant will:

• Assist in providing specialist care to women, infants and their families within their designated region identified as at risk of, or having, moderate to severe perinatal mental health disorders, as part of a Tasmanian multidisciplinary perinatal mental health team.
• Provide specialist mental health assessment and clinical management to women in the perinatal period to promote positive maternal mental health and enhance the parent-infant relationship.
• Work in accordance with shared care principles and within a multidisciplinary treatment team to assist women’s access to specialist services and enhance their engagement with internal and external agencies.
• Take a lead role in the development and implementation of system changes and service improvements in the Perinatal Mental Health Team (PMHS).

You will need

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience within Mental Health Services, with a demonstrated understanding of Perinatal and Infant Mental Health clinical practice.
• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and experience of the range of psychiatric disorders which may occur in the perinatal period, and appropriate treatments.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the various factors, both antenatal and postnatal, which may affect an infant’s emotional, social, cognitive and behavioural development.

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

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment

Fixed term part time, day worker position, working 60 hours per fortnight, as soon as possible start until 30 June 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

$118,297 to $125,543 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance withNurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

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

• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type

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.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• 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.
• 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).

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
• Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Experience working in an Adult or Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service or a Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Service.
• Further education in perinatal or infant mental health, or counselling.
• Current Driver’s Licence.

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:

• 520632, 524962 Clinical Nurse Consultant - Perinatal MH G6 (July 2023) CSU

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: Kirsten Barton

Position: Team Leader NUM

Phone number:0409250777

Email address: [email protected]

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence 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!

Move to Tasmania | Tasmanian

One Health Podcast - Spotify

One Health Podcast - Apple

Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian

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.

Apply now