The Team

The Communicable Diseases Preventions Unit (CDPU) - Public Health Protection, operates under the Public Health Act 1997 (Tasmania). The primary purpose of the unit is prevention and control of communicable diseases within Tasmania, including mitigation of associated risks and threats.

The CDPU teams consist of clinical (nursing, medical and allied health) and non-clinical (high level administrative and technical) staff working in Health Intelligence, Immunisation and Public Health Response and Infection Prevention and Control.  The CNC Communicable Diseases is a member of the Public Health Response and Infection Prevention and Control Team. 

Response team activities cover all notifiable diseases and include,

• case and contact management,
• outbreak management,
• implementation of response actions, and advice to health care professionals, members of the public and other stakeholders
• Representation on national and local working groups and committees

 The Role

The Clinical Nurse Consultant - Communicable Diseases is a statewide role and functions as an advanced clinical practitioner within the Communicable Diseases Prevention Unit (CDPU) and will:

• Provide expertise and guidance to the Department of Health and other health care providers in the development of systems, policies, procedures and clinical practice protocols in relation to communicable diseases prevention.
• Provide management support to the Nurse Manager or the Nursing Director and the Senior Medical Advisor in relation to the development and implementation of health promotion and other public health programs in communicable diseases, immunisation and infection control as required.

You will need;

1. Demonstrated advanced level of clinical nursing expertise in the management of communicable diseases, immunisation, and infection control. 
2. Well-developed leadership skills with the ability to collaborate within an interdisciplinary team and to consult, refer, liaise, and negotiate on complex professional, clinical service and health systems issues.
3. Demonstrated highly developed leadership, communication, interpersonal, problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to apply these skills within a sensitive setting and to ensure effective partnerships with internal and external 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.  CDPU operates within Health Service Operations, Populations Health.

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, working up to 60.8 hours per fortnight to commence ASAP until 31 December 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

Registered Nurse Grade 6: $118,297 to $125,543 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. (Applied to RNs, AHPs, Dentists, Ambulance officers. May be applied for a specified employees outside of these classifications with an approved minute)
• 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
• other eligibility outlined in the application guide

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Drivers Licence
• Relevant Postgraduate tertiary qualification
• Authorisation to practice as a nurse immuniser in Tasmania 

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: 

Generic Clinical Nurse Consultant - Communicable Diseases G6 (Feb 2026).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 

*only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Gerri O’Rourke
Position: Nurse Manager Response and Infection Prevention
Phone number: 0457 048 113
Email address: geri.orourke@health.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!

Move to Tasmania | Tasmanian

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Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian 

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.