The Team

This role is integral within an interdisciplinary team in the Refugee Health care setting, enabling effective assessment, case management, and implementation of planned, goal orientated transition of participants of Humanitarian Settlement Program (HSP) into health services provided within the North.

The Role

The Refugee Health Service Clinical Nurse Consultant undertakes a broad consultative role by initiating and maintaining a comprehensive network, building, and maintaining links with providers in the primary health setting including, community service providers and general practitioners in the transition of Humanitarian Settlement Program (HSP) participants to the Tasmanian Community.

Key duties/responsibility of the role are to:

• provide clinical leadership and consultancy with a focus on health education, and health promotion, and an emphasis on improving health literacy and strengthening individual and community capabilities to navigate the health system.
• provide consultative advice to inpatient hospital services as part of the multidisciplinary team to advocate and advise on refugee specific matters.
• develop and maintain effective collaboration and communication with internal and external service providers to achieve positive health care outcomes for clients and their families. This will include collaboration with GP services to facilitate the provision of standard refugee health screening for newly arrived humanitarian entrants as outlined in the Australian Refugee Health Practice Guide.

You will need (Up to 3 bullet points)

• Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge and experience in working with culturally diverse client groups, together with understanding of the health needs of refugee and HSP entrants, and the range of issues impacting upon them, in relation to navigating the health system.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, and proven ability to engage with a broad range of service providers and other stakeholders to facilitate the ongoing care coordination required for refugee and HSP entrants.
• Demonstrated high level problem solving, conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to make independent and collaborative judgements.

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, day worker, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing 27 Sept 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

$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

• 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.
• 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

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Registration to Work with Vulnerable People

• Holds or is working towards relevant tertiary qualification.

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: 

• 517157 CNC - Refugee Health Service-G6 (September 2023) CSU.docx

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.

Name: Sharon Williams
Position: Nursing Director - Sub-acute and Ambulatory Care Services
Phone number: 03 6777 6671
Email address: sharon.williams@ths.tas.gov.au 

What it is like working at the Department of Health? 

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

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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.