We are seeking an Allied Health Professional CMH (Huntingtons Disease) - (510529d). The position will also be advertised for a qualified Clinical Nurse (510529) and the position will be filled on a merit base.
The Role:
As a Huntington’s Disease Clinician, you’ll step into a specialised role where your expertise truly matters. With autonomy to shape care pathways and deliver tailored interventions, you’ll support individuals and families navigating the complexities of Huntington’s Disease. Working within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, you’ll coordinate care across community, inpatient, and outpatient settings. You will bring together clinical insight, compassion, and innovation. This is more than a job; it’s a chance to lead meaningful change, empower consumers, and contribute to a statewide service that values your voice, skills, and commitment to person-centred care.
Being a healthcare worker is among the most meaningful careers in the world. We invite you to do it in a meaningful place.
Whether you're already in Tasmania or considering a move, we’re looking for passionate clinicians who want to make a real difference. If you’re ready to step into a specialised role with autonomy, purpose, and the support of a collaborative team, we want to hear from you. Join us in delivering world-class care in a place that offers lifestyle, connection, and career growth.
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
Choosing to pursue your health career in Tasmania means choosing connections with your colleagues, your consumers, and their families and friends. Our smaller teams mean you can have access to, and work closely with, decision-makers and be involved in the development of new programs. Your morning commutes don’t involve hours in traffic, and your time outside of work can be spent surfing or hiking, taking classes, writing novels, learning to fly-fish, or taking part in the community.
Learn all about what your future could look like in the Tasmanian Health Service: click here.
The Team:
The team within the Department of Health Tasmania plays a vital role in supporting individuals affected by Huntington’s Disease through the Community Mental Health (CMH) program. This multidisciplinary team includes professionals such as registered nurses occupational therapists social workers, and support workers who collaborate to deliver holistic, patient-centred care.
Role requirements and what we’re looking for:
- Extensive experience in case management and working with individuals with complex neurological or mental health conditions
- Knowledge of Huntington’s Disease or a willingness to develop an in-depth knowledge
- Knowledge of the National Disability Scheme or a willingness to to develop an in-depth knowledge
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across services
- Ability to provide therapeutic interventions, education, support to individuals and families, and other service providers
- Commitment to professional development, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice
- Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel within the community as required
- Proficiency in clinical documentation, report writing, and multidisciplinary coordination
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
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: $110,425 to $121,907 per annum. Our Employer 12% 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 $119,290 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.
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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.
*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Current Driver’s Licence
- Post graduate experience in mental health in relation to OPMHS and/or other Mental Health Services and/or Dementia and/or Huntington’s Disease.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Position Features:
- Employees may be required to work at various locations within the region.
- Some intrastate and interstate travel may be required.
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:
Application Guide:
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: Katherine Parsissons
Position: Nurse Unit Manager OPMHS and Huntingtons Disease Service
Phone number: 0438 500 451
Email address: katherine.parsissons@ths.tas.gov.au
An information session will be held online via TEAMS. Please contact Katherine Parsissons for further details
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