About our Team
Within the School Health Nurse Program, School Health Nurses work collaboratively with the school support and wellbeing teams in schools and with the Tasmanian Health Service.
School Health Nurses support school communities in many ways. We provide evidence-based practice. This ensures students and families get the most appropriate, relevant and up to date health information.
We are looking for:
DECYP will from time to time require the services of employees for specified fixed-term and relief basis in a number of skill areas and disciplines. Such appointments fill a valuable role in complementing the existing permanent workforce. The register is not a vacancy and inclusion on the register does not guarantee employment.
The following vacancies may arise within DECYP across Tasmania:
About DECYP
We are proudly Tasmania’s core child centred government agency employing over 12,000 people across the state. Ensuring bright lives and positive futures for children and young people is at the heart of everything that we do.
From education, libraries and the early years, to child safety, youth justice and out of home care, we support Tasmanians from birth to adulthood. We lay the foundations for lifelong learning, supporting children, young people and their families at every stage to be known, safe, well and learning.
We offer a range of career openings across our beautiful state. Whatever your professional goals or interests, we have opportunities available. We offer a variety of career and development pathways, alongside enriching learning experiences and supportive team environments.
Working with us will give you the opportunity to grow, explore and develop while making a real difference in the lives of children and young people. Please follow the below links to learn more about the Department and what we have to offer:
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Discounted access to 50+ facilities across Tasmania, helping you & your family meet your fitness goals!
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Free confidential counselling services. Wellbeing Connect isn’t just for when things get tough. It is designed to support your wellbeing every day – helping you to stay on track, build healthy habits, and access expert advice across a range of areas important for your overall wellbeing
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Essential requirements
- Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment
NOTE: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.
- Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
For essential and desirable requirements and classifications related to specific roles, please refer to relevant statement of duties. Please refer to the salary scales for specific classifications.
How to apply
Applicants wishing to be registered for employment need to register online via the Apply Now button. For further guidance on how to apply, please refer to our Information for Applicants and Applicant Guide for Employment Registers.
Before commencing employment with DECYP, please ensure you familiarise yourself with our standards of conduct and clearly defined behavioural expectations that apply while working in a role, and in situations where there is a connection to the role.
Selection from the Register
Where a vacancy occurs the School Health Nurse Program Fixed term and Casual Employment Register will be examined to identify those persons who possess the necessary knowledge, skills, currency and qualifications to undertake the duties of the vacancy and who will be available to work.
Where vacancies are identified and an applicant(s) are regarded as being suitable to undertake the particular appointment, a merit-based selection process will be undertaken. The selection process may involve formal interviews.
Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this fixed term register, please contact:
Recruitment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au
