Please note this position is also being advertised as an Allied Health Professional - Perinatal & Infant Mental Health (520634d) and only one position will be filled on merit. Please note this position is eligible for a Multi Disciplinary Allowance
The Team
The Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Service is a tertiary level service which delivers mental health interventions to mothers experiencing mental health issues in the perinatal and postnatal period, as well as their infants.
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The Role
As a senior member of the multidisciplinary Perinatal and Infant Mental Health (PIMH) team, you will deliver specialist mental health assessment, care and support to women, infants and their families. You will play a key role in managing complex cases, coordinating care, and leading service improvements that enhance outcomes for mothers and infants. Working collaboratively across services, you will promote positive maternal mental health and strengthen early parent–infant relationships.
You will need
- Demonstrated experience in mental health nursing, ideally within perinatal, infant, or child and adolescent services
- Strong clinical assessment and case management skills for complex mental health presentations
- Excellent communication and ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams and with external stakeholders
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 as soon as possible for approximately 6 months.
*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
$118,297 to $125,543 per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type
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.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- 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.
- Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
- Current Working with Children Registration
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing
- Experience working in an Adult or Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
- Experience working within a Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Service
- Current Driver’s Licence
- Further education in perinatal or infant mental health, or counselling
- Expertise in design and conduct of research
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
*only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Nicole Howard
Position: Team Leader - Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Phone number: 6166 0588
Email address: nicole.howard@ths.tas.gov.au
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