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

Please note this position is also being advertised as a Clinical Nurse Consultant - Clinical Lead (517883d) and only one position will be filled on merit.

The Team

• This is an opportunity to work in the Glenorchy Community Mental Health Continuing Care Team.
• Friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with external stakeholders for a holistic approach.

The Role

• Actively contribute to the clinical leadership and management of a multidisciplinary community mental health team to ensure the provision of a high quality, comprehensive, specialist mental health service to a designated population group within a specified regional area in accordance with the principles and goals specified in the Mental Health and Statewide Services Strategic Plan, the associated model of care and relevant service policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Support the Team Leader by assuming a lead role in the oversight of designated clinical processes associated with the optimal operation of a community mental health team, including intake, crisis response, interim support, assertive case management and general team coordination.
• Undertake the line and performance management of a designated group of staff within a specified community mental health team.

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 24 August 2026 until 14 June 2027.

Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

Classification - Allied Health Professional Level 4

Salary

$131,122 - $138,984 per annum + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $138,984 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 2025.

*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

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• A minimum of 5 years post graduate clinical experience in the context of a community mental health team
• Holds, or is working towards, tertiary qualifications in mental health
• 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.

• Clinical Lead (HP04).docx

Applicant Guide

• Applicant Guide.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

Jennifer Tomney
Acting Team Leader, Glenorchy Continuing Care Team
6166 6242
jennifer.tomney@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.