Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply.
The Role:
As part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality mental health services in accordance with the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, Mental Health Services Principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the Clinical Nurse Consultant will provide high level support within the team and will:
- Provide comprehensive specialist evidence-based service including assessment, care planning, treatment and management with a recovery focused, trauma informed and relational practice framework for consumers and their family and carers.
- Contribute to the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of a range of individual and group, programs and activities
- Provide leadership, direction and change management to facilitate the progression of the current Mental Health Service Strategic Plan through the implementation of the associated model of care, and relevant service policies, procedures and guidelines.
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 up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from Monday 01 June 2026 for approximately 6 weeks.
Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Classification: Registered Nurse Grade 6
Salary $118,297 - $125,543 per annum (pro rata) + 12% 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:
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
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A minimum of 3 years current post graduate experience in mental health or relevant field
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Eating Disorder Credentialled practitioner
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Training in relevant and appropriate evidence-based therapeutic interventions that are appropriate for people with eating disorder
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Current Driver’s License.
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.
Applicant Guide
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
Rene du Plessis
Clinical Lead - TEDS N/NW
6777 4332
rene.duplessis@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.