The Department of Health is seeking suitably qualified applicants for an Allied Health Professional (504801) vacancy.

Please note this position is also being advertised as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (504801d) and only one position will be filled on merit.

The Team:

The Burnie Adult Community Mental Health Service (BACMHS NW) is a case management service that provides expert mental health care including assertive case management, triage, holistic physical and mental health assessment, clinical risk management and crisis intervention within the community setting.

The Role:

The Clinical Lead is a senior allied health professional who plays a pivotal role in shaping clinical excellence and service delivery across Tasmania’s public health system. Operating as part of the Allied Health Service Leadership Team, the Clinical Lead provides strategic direction, mentorship, and support to clinical staff, with a strong focus on education, innovation, and quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support clinical education and professional development initiatives.
• Drive evidence-based practice and continuous improvement in patient care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service integration and outcomes.
• Contribute to workforce planning and capability building in line with the Health Workforce 2040 strategy 

Impact:

This role is essential in ensuring that Tasmania’s health services remain responsive, sustainable, and aligned with best practices—particularly in the face of growing demand and evolving healthcare needs .

This role is to provide expert level allied health specialist clinical advice enabling the delivery of high-quality patient care for patients with complex care requirements.

Develop and promote effective partnerships within the Agency and with external community service providers for liaison, education, and support for complex and high-risk patients.

Provide authoritative specialist clinical advice on the development of policies and the delivery of services across the continuum of care.

You will need:

Satisfactory completion of an appropriate course of study at a recognised tertiary institution, and registered with the relevant Board or, in the case of unregulated professions, eligible for membership of the relevant professional association

Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements)

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

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

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

*notwithstanding hours to 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, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: 

$123,717 to $134,336 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.

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. 

Allowances: 

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $130,900 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• 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 from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate. 
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• 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.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Satisfactory completion of an appropriate course of study at a recognised tertiary institution, and registered with the relevant Board or, in the case of unregulated professions, eligible for membership of the relevant professional association
• Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements)

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

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

Statement of Duties: 

Clinical Lead - Allied Health Professional HP04 (WORD)

Application Guide:  

Department of Health - Applicant Guide (WORD)

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.

*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role 

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Kirsten Barton 
Position: Team Leader 
Phone number: 0409 250 777
Email address: kirsten.barton@ths.tas.gov.au

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