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

This position is for an Allied Health Professional - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (522497L6). The position is also being advertised as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (522497d). The position will be filled on a merit basis.

The Role

• Undertake mental health triage assessment over the phone and refers individuals to appropriate mental health services Statewide or to other appropriate service providers.
• Provide mental health information to callers of the Helpline, including consumers, carers and health professionals seeking advice and information, including details of alternative treatment and support services.
• Document referrals appropriately using electronic patient information systems and maintain a high level of customer service including timely response to incoming call.
• Work collaboratively with community mental health services and other service providers to ensure effective service provision to individuals.
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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 60.8 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible until 18 September 2026

Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

Classification: 

Salary $110,425 - $121,907 per annum (pro rata) + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $121,907 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme 
• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022.

*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:

• Satisfactory completion of an approved allied health professional tertiary qualification/program of study and registered with the relevant National Board or, in the case of self-regulated allied health professions, full membership/eligible for membership with the relevant professional association
• Current Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience in an area relevant to the role
• Postgraduate qualification or working towards a postgraduate qualification  relevant to the role
• 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.

• Allied Health Professional - CAMHS HP03 (WORD)

Applicant Guide

• Applicant Guide (WORD)

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: Nicole Howard
Position: Team Leader
Phone number: (03) 6166 0588
Email address: nicole.howard@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.