Please note this position is also being advertised as a Clinical Nurse Specialist - Triage Acute Care Stream (534009d) and only one position will be filled on merit.
The Team
Access Mental Health is Tasmania’s statewide 24/7 entry point to public mental health services, providing triage, assessment, and referral. As part of the Department of Health, the team connects consumers, families, and referrers to appropriate care across community, acute, and emergency services.
Working in a multidisciplinary environment, Access Mental Health collaborates with healthcare providers and community partners to deliver timely, coordinated, and person-centred support, improving access and outcomes for the Tasmanian community.
The Role
- Responsible for the initial assessment and triage of all office hours contacts and referrals to the ACS to determine the nature, and appropriateness of the same, formulate an initial service response and set priorities for management.
- Deliver assertive, comprehensive community-based mental health triage services, this includes conducting comprehensive initial assessments, mental state examinations, risk assessments, formulating initial management plans, delivering brief psychotherapeutic interventions, psychoeducation and facilitating appropriate, timely ongoing internal and external referrals as required.
- Proactively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and deliver comprehensive and effective handovers of all referrals to the ACS, CCS and, as required, Child Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Older Persons Mental Health Services (OPMHS) streams.
You will need
- Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality mental health care in an acute community mental health setting with a particular focus on triage assessments, risk assessments, brief psychological interventions and developing initial management plans.
- Extensive demonstrated experience working in a community mental health setting in an autonomous role and as a part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant philosophies, such as trauma informed care and recovery principles, policies and procedures and associated legislation which impact upon the community-based setting.
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, shift 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
$117,272 to $126,182 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 2025.
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 $123,487 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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 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 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:
- Holds, or is working towards, relevant postgraduate qualifications in Mental Health
- Current Driver’s licence
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:
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.
Glenn Garlick
Statewide Coordinator – Mental Health Access and Mental Health Emergency Response
0460 434 576
glenn.garlick@ths.tas.gov.au
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