Please note this position is also being advertised as Nursing Director - Acute Care Stream Community Mental Health Services (525617) and only one position will be filled on merit. Please note this position is eligible for a Multi Disciplinary Allowance.
The Team
The Acute Care Stream includes acute mental health services in the South that provide hospital level care in the home environment, community ambulatory acute care services, GP Liaison, and mental health triage. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.
Further information on Statewide Mental Health Service is available via the link: Statewide Mental Health Services | Tasmanian Department of Health
The Role
Lead a dedicated multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality acute community mental health services across Southern Tasmania. As Manager of the Acute Care Stream Community Mental Health Service, you will provide strategic leadership, oversee service delivery, manage human, financial and physical resources, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with consumers, carers, community partners and healthcare professionals, you will play a key role in shaping responsive, recovery-focused mental health services that support positive outcomes for the Tasmanian community.
You will need
- Proven ability to lead, motivate and support multidisciplinary teams in a complex service environment.
- Strong skills in service planning, resource management and operational leadership.
- Experience building productive relationships with stakeholders, community organisations and healthcare partners.
- The ability to lead change, drive innovation and support service improvement initiatives.
- Excellent communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills, with a focus on achieving positive outcomes.
- A commitment to delivering safe, person-centred and recovery-focused mental health services.
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 (with on call) position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 30 June 2027.
*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
$148,502 to $150,478 per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 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
The following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Professional Development Allowance of up to $1200 per annum, paid on a fortnightly, pro rata basis.
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.
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
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Relevant 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.
Name: Mel Nichols
Position: Allied Health Director
Phone number: (03) 6166 0825
Email address: melina.nichols@ths.tas.gov.au
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