Description:
*** The Department of Health is seeking suitably qualified applicants for a Nursing Director - Acute Care Stream Community Mental Health Services (525617) vacancy.
Please note this position is also being advertised as a Manager - Acute Care Stream Community Mental Health Services (525617d) and only one position will be filled on merit.
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The Team:
This team provides essential mental health services and includes ACT (Acute Community Treatment), HITH (Hospital in the Home - a virtual ward) and PACER (a tri-agency response from Mental Health Services, Ambulance Tas and Tasmanian Police. These services are part of Tasmania's Hospital Avoidance strategy. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to lead these services into the future.
The Role:
This role provides management and leadership to three teams consisting of multi-disciplinary teams. The role exists within a collegial and supportive management team. Please note that this is a dual classified role and is concurrently advertised with Manager - Acute Care Stream - Community Mental Health and only one position will be filled.
You will need:
- Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary evidence based mental health service provision and extensive post-graduate clinical service delivery experience in the context of a multidisciplinary mental health team.
- Significant management experience in a community mental health setting and the capacity to provide leadership and vision to instil the principles and goals of Tasmanian Mental Health Reform Program and key documents specific to the Acute Care Stream.
- An understanding of, and capacity to implement, change management processes and strategies to assist in the transition to and the ongoing operation of the model of care specified in the Acute Care Stream Operational Service Model and related documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to manage human, financial and physical resources, and the ability to develop and implement strategies that monitor service quality, effectiveness and efficiency and are consistent with service standards and key performance indicators.
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:
Permanent full time day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing 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.
Salary: $144,146 per annum Our Employer 11.5% 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
Salary Packaging:
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Payment of $15,000 staged over three years is available for Nurses and Midwives who move to Tasmania from interstate and remain employed full time for three years or more, on top of relocation allowance already available.
- 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
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:
- 525617 Nursing Director - Acute Care Stream CMHS G8-3 (Oct 2023) CSU.docx
Application Guide:
- Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.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 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: Melina Nichols
Position: Manager - Peacock Centre
Phone number: (03) 6166 1***
Email address: **************@ths.tas.gov.au
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