Please note this position is also being advertised as an Allied Health Professional-Head to Health Phone Service (530940) and only one position will be filled on merit.
Please note this position is eligible for a Multi-Disciplinary Allowance.

The Team

The Central Intake and Referral Service, including the Medicare Mental Health (formerly Head to Health) phone service, was developed as a single, statewide intake and assessment phone service that integrates with Tasmania’s existing state-based systems.

Working in a multidisciplinary environment, the Central Intake and Referral Service 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

• Ensure the delivery of a comprehensive clinical service through relevant assessment and refer individuals to appropriate services according to their identified level of care.
• Provision of evidence-based assessment for clients with mental health problems and AOD concerns, that are in line with the Tasmanian Governments Rethink Initiative and the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.
• Actively participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team including the provision of support and consultation to other team members as required.

You will need

• A minimum of two years post graduate employment in a clinical area directly applicable to the Mental Health services such as Child and Adolescent, Adult Community, Inpatient and Extended Treatment or Older Persons Mental Health Service area.
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and understanding of mental health in relation to the Child and Adolescent, Adult Community, Inpatient and Extended Treatment or Older Persons Mental Health Service area with the ability to provide appropriate assessment of mental health problems.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, document and appropriately manage clinical risks in accordance with
  relevant policies to ensure safe and effective service delivery.

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

Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 31 December 2026. 

*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

$109,767 to $115,813 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

Benefits available to eligible candidates 

• 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 and possess specialist tertiary graduate or post graduate mental health/psychiatric nursing qualification; or completed, prior to the transfer of nurse education to the tertiary sector, an accredited hospital based program that lead to registration as a psychiatric nurse by the relevant nurse regulatory authority within Australia, New Zealand, Canada or the United Kingdom
• Working with Vulnerable People Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• 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: 

• Clinical Nurse Specialist -Head to Health Phone Service (G5).pdf

Application Guide: 

• Applicant Guide.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.

*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.

Olivia Shekleton
Service Manager
0427 816 150
olivia.shekleton@ths.tas.gov.au 

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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).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.