We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Consultant- Clinical Lead - TEDS - (528724L1). The position will also be advertised for an Allied Health Professional (528724L1d) and the position will be filled on a merit base.
Tasmania is part of a nationwide program of work that is delivering innovations in the treatment of eating disorders. The Tasmania Eating Disorder Service (TEDS) is a new service, that delivers integrated specialist care for adults with an eating disorder. This includes Community-Based Intensive Treatment (CBIT) Programs in the North, North West and South and a statewide and Residential Recovery Program (RRP).
We are looking for clinicians with an interest in eating disorders (no prior experience in eating disorders required) who are innovators and have a passion for delivering quality care.
The Role:
The Clinical Lead will provide clinical leadership and oversee the day-to-day operations of the TEDS South, enabling the multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality care. This includes the provision of:
- Leadership and direction in the development and management of a multidisciplinary team, delivering specialist community intensive based treatment for adults with an eating disorder.
- Optimal clinical processes and individual client outcomes.
- Effective management of human and physical resources.
- Leadership, direction and change management to facilitate TEDS service development initiatives statewide and at a regional level, including the development and implementation of the model of care and relevant SMHS and service policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Enhanced consumer and carer participation at all levels of the service, including quality, safety and improvement activities and service development co-design initiatives.
- Facilitate the implementation of the current Mental Health Service Strategic Plan and develop and maintain effective collaborative working arrangements and relationships with key stakeholders.
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 part time, day worker position, working up to 45.6 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 4 August 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: $114,851 to $121,886 per annum (Pro rata). 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:
- 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
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.
- Current Working with Children Registration.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- A minimum of 3 years current post graduate experience in mental health or relevant field.
- Experience and/or interest in working with people experiencing eating disorders or other mental health conditions.
- Experience in clinical and professional supervision Eating Disorder Credentialled practitioner
- Current Driver’s License
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Position Features
- Participate in the TEDS Community Based Intensive Treatment and Residential Recovery Program which delivers services for adults (16 year and older) with an eating disorder and their family and carers.
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: Anita Reimann
Position: Manager - Tasmanian Eating Disorder Service
Phone number: (03) 6777 4017
Email address: anita.reimann@ths.tas.gov.au
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