Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply.

The role:

• Lead and manage a range of inpatient/residential/community based services provided from the Beaconsfield District Health Service including the management of resources; and undertake a leadership role in ensuring that clinical and support services/infrastructure meet quality and safety standards and are in accordance with Agency performance objectives and community expectations.

Facilitate the development and maintenance of strong communication links within the Agency and with other government and non-government agencies, community health service providers and other key groups and consumers regarding health service priorities.

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

Beaconsfield District Health Service, located in the west Tamar region, is close to national parks, nature reserves, beautiful beaches and of course, West Tamar wineries!  The list of things to do in this beautiful region is endless, and all just 40 minutes drive along the highway from Launceston.

As a senior leader in the Primary Health North team, you will lead a small team of committed staff as they deliver the best possible care and service to our residents, inpatients and community clients.   We are a multipurpose centre and have:

• The benefit of being part of the Hospitals North network consisting of 1 tertiary hospital, 8 rural hospitals and a variety of community services.
• Recently reopened our hospital beds, so have 4 subacute beds alongside 18 residential beds.   The GP practice supporting our hospital was recognised as the RACGP Tasmanian General Practice of the Year 2024 
• We offer day centre, community nursing, home help and personal care services and have visiting allied health and other services. 

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, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible for a period of 12 months.

Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

Classification: 

Salary $138,478 per annum + 11.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023

*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 vacancies.

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

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

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Relevant post graduate qualifications

2. Current Driver’s Licence

Under particular circumstances employees may be required to undertake a new conviction check.

Statement of Duties and any associated documents

You are encouraged to speak with the contact person once you have familiarised yourself with the Statement of Duties and any associated documents.  This will assist you to prepare an application more aligned with our specific needs.

• 504533, 504588, 507406, 507621, 512458, 526149 DON G8-2 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures 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 specifics of the role and selection criteria contained in the attached Statement of Duties.

A separate statement addressing each individual selection criteria is not required.

Please Note

• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Contact Person

Name: Stacey Higgins
Position: Assistant Director of Nursing Primary Health North
Phone number: (03) 6777 4541
Email address: stacey.higgins@ths.tas.gov.au

The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We are united by our shared purpose and model our CARE Values through our interactions with one another, our patients, our clients and the Tasmanian community.