Please note this position is also being advertised as an Allied Health Professional - Lead Practitioner (534168) and only one position will be filled on merit.
Please note this position is eligible for a Multi-Disciplinary Allowance. 

The Team

The role sits within the Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS). PIMHS South is a community-based specialist/tertiary perinatal mental health service for women affected by, or at risk of significant mental health challenges related to pregnancy and the postnatal period (up to 12 months following birth). The multidisciplinary team offers assessment or secondary consultation, treatment or advice to consumers and the stakeholders engaged in their care.

Child and Youth Mental Health Services | Tasmanian Department of Health

The Role

• Acts as a role model and deliver comprehensive, developmentally appropriate, and trauma-informed biopsychosocial mental health assessments and therapies, and a range of evidenced-based psychological, creative and other therapies.
• Provide clinical leadership within a designated program area, region and or statewide stream.
• Provide direct clinical care for women affected by, or at risk of significant mental health challenges related to pregnancy and the postnatal period (up to 12 months following birth).

You will need 

• Demonstrated knowledge, skill and expertise in providing clinical services within a Perinatal and Infant Mental health setting, including assessment and intervention with infants, parents and caregivers, and the parent-infant relationship. Ability to provide high-level clinical leadership, exercise professional judgement and initiative and to work under minimal supervision.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant, evidence-based approaches to perinatal and infant mental health, including attachment theory, infant development, parent-infant relationship assessment and dyadic interventions, together with experience working as a senior health professional in relevant clinical practice settings.
• Demonstrated experience to delivering trauma-informed, attachment-informed and relationship-focused care to infants, parents, caregivers and families experiencing perinatal and infant mental health difficulties, ensuring positive outcomes for infant development, parental wellbeing, and family functioning.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across service systems, including maternity, neonatal, child health, mental health and community services, to support early identification, assessment and intervention for perinatal and infant mental health concerns.

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 full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 30 May 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

$118,297 to $125,543 per annum. 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

• 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
• Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience highly relevant to the role
• Holds or is working towards post graduate qualifications highly relevant to the role

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: 

• Clinical Nurse Consultant - Lead Practitioner (CYMHS) (Grade 6).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

For more information:

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

Sarah Bowman
Acting Team Leader
(03) 61660588
sarah.bowman@ths.tas.gov.au 

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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.