Clinical Nurse Specialist - Out of Home Care

Please note this position is also being advertised as an Allied Health Professional - Out of Home Care (529952) and only one position will be filled on merit.

Please note this position is eligible for a Multi-Disciplinary Allowance.

The Team

Come join our team and apply your experience, skills, passion, and knowledge in making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people in southern Tasmania!

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated clinical nurse specialist with experience in complex case management, assessment and trauma-informed therapies. Knowledge and experience working in mental health services and out of home care would be ideal.

The clinical nurse specialist will have a passion for providing a person-centred approach, trauma-informed therapy, and working within a multidisciplinary team environment, providing high level clinical care to children and young people who live in out of home care.

The Role

• Provide direct clinical care for a designated number of children and young people within a program area, usually those with a high level of care need/complexity.
• Demonstrated understanding of the impacts of complex trauma on the dynamics of attachment, child development and the associated trajectory from these experiences. 
• Deliver comprehensive, developmentally appropriate, and trauma-informed biopsychosocial mental health assessments and therapies, and a range of evidenced-based psychological, creative and other therapies.
• Demonstrated experience working in a recovery-orientated, trauma informed care approach to children, young people and their families/significant others to ensure positive outcomes within the program area.

You will need

• Extensive experience in and demonstrated specialist level/clinical knowledge of mental health nursing in a clinical area directly applicable to the CAMHS area, including the ability to provide appropriate assessment of mental health problems.
• Proven ability to provide a range of assessments and therapeutic interventions relevant to children, adolescents and families accessing services and the ability to acquire further expertise in this area.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, and liaise and consult effectively with stakeholders and other service providers.

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

$109,767 to $115,813 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
• Current Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience in an area relevant to the role
• Postgraduate qualification or working towards a postgraduate qualification relevant to the role
• Current Driver’s Licence

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 Specialist - CYMHS (G5).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.

Olivia Powell

Clinical Lead/A/Team Leader

Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS)

04•• ••• 020

olivia.powell@ths.tas.gov.au 

The applications close on Sunday, 23 August 2026 at 11:55pm.