Shape the Future of Child and Adolescent Mental Health in Tasmania
The Department of Health Tasmania is seeking an outstanding clinical leader for the role of Statewide Specialist Director – Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
This is a prestigious opportunity to lead transformative mental health care for children and adolescents across Tasmania. As the Statewide Specialist Director – CAMHS, you will drive innovation, excellence, and strategic direction in service delivery, ensuring high-quality, consumer-centred care that meets the needs of our diverse communities.
Working in close partnership with the Group Director and reporting to the Executive Director of Medical Services – Statewide Mental Health Services (SMHS), you will be responsible for the statewide performance and development of CAMHS. Your leadership will be central to achieving better access, improved outcomes, and a future-focused model of care.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Leading the strategic and clinical direction of CAMHS across Tasmania.
- Providing expert advice on clinical practice, policy, legislation, and service design.
- Collaborating with senior leaders across government and community sectors.
- Championing evidence-based, safe, and innovative care models.
In addition to this leadership role, a professorial appointment aligned with the University of Tasmania may be considered, offering the opportunity to contribute to academic leadership, research, and the education of future mental health professionals.
We are seeking a visionary leader with a passion for child and adolescent mental health, a commitment to excellence, and the ability to influence change at a statewide level.
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 full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible.
*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.
Specialist Medical Practitioners:
Base Salary
Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1- Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $216,300 - $310,389 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging
Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $300,216 -$310,389 is subject to the successful applicant satisfying the criteria for Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1, 2 or 3 as outlined in the Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award
- Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022
Allowances
In addition, the following allowances and benefit, calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Salary packaging options include a range of benefits like living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meals and entertainment every year
- Provision of a fully maintained private plated motor vehicle or motor vehicle allowance of $28,786 per annum.
- Allowance in lieu of private practice schemes 35%
- Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $16,974 per annum.
- 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:
Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria as
- Holds specialist registration
- Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) who is on the specialist pathway
- Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) who has a recognised overseas specialist qualification and is assessed as having sufficient experience in the speciality.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Experience working in Child and Adolescent psychiatry.
- Membership of RANZCP section of Child and Adolescent psychiatry.
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 pages 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.
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Dr Ben Elijah
Position: Adjunct Professor UTAS Executive Director Medical Services - Statewide Mental Health Services
Phone number: (03) 6777 4179
Email address: ben.elijah@ths.tas.gov.au
Name: Andrew Cameron
Position: Group Director Child and Youth Mental Health Services SMHS
Phone number: 0448 993 900
Email address: andrew.cameron1@ths.tas.gov.au
Name: Trizia Cangelosi
Position: Senior Consultant, Workforce Planning and Development SMHS
Phone number: (03) 6166 0973
Email address: trizia.cangelosi@ths.tas.gov.au
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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.