The Department of Health is seeking suitably qualified applicants for an Allied Health Director - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (527492d) vacancy. Please note this position is also being advertised as a Director of Nursing - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (527492) and only one position will be filled on merit.

Our Aim:

CYMHS Tasmania are seeking a Regional Director with extensive knowledge, expertise and experience of child and youth mental health service delivery and management. This position will be based in Hobart and is a Southern Tasmania-based role.

The Tasmanian Government are committed to action through the Tasmanian Mental Health Service Reforms with a whole raft of new initiatives in motion to change the shape and improve mental health service delivery. You too, can be part of this exciting work and help build new services and capacity in Tasmania to treat children and young people with severe and complex mental illness.

Through CAMHS Reform, clinical services in Tasmania are under development with many exciting professional, developmental and research opportunities available. This position provides operational and professional leadership across existing CAMHS programs and new programs that are being implemented. Our vision is to provide world class, innovative mental health care to support our children and young people live life to the fullest with the best possible health and social outcomes.

An attractive relocation package is available and support for international visa requirements for successful applicants.

The role will include:

• Provide clinical leadership and direction in the development, management and evaluation of all facets of the overall service, including strategic direction continually enhance the provision of safe and quality services which meet the needs of all key stakeholders
• Facilitate the development and maintenance of active partnerships with a range of key internal and external stakeholders to optimise overall sector integration and client outcomes within CAMHS
• Provide operational and clinical support to all managers and senior clinical staff across the Southern region, and hold a statewide portfolio based on clinical background
• Responsibility and accountability for strategic advice regarding the provision of child and adolescent mental health services, including professional issues and standards of care across Statewide CAMHS.

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Note: This position is advertised as Director of Nursing and Allied Health Director – only 1 position is available and will be filled based on merit. This recruitment process may be used to fill other positions.

Please refer to the Statement of Duties for more information about the role to assist in completing your application.

Details of Appointment Allied Health Professional Manager, Level 5, Grade 2

Permanent, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as possible. 

*notwithstanding hours may 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 and part time vacancies.

Salary: $149,660 - $151,608 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum

Benefits available to eligible candidates 

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees. 
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. 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

2. Current Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Current Driver’s Licence

2. Completion or progression towards the completion of a post-graduate qualification relevant to the position

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

• 527492d Allied Health Director - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services HP52 (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 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.

Dominica Kelly
Position: Nursing Director - Group Director - Child and Adolescent Mental
Phone: (03) 6166 6247
E-mail: dominica.kelly@ths.tas.gov.au

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