Australia, Tasmania – Part Time – Continuing
About Tasmania Government
About the Tasmanian State Service
The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than…
About the Child Health and Parenting Service (CHaPS)
* CHaPS provides important health and wellbeing services to families across Tasmania with children aged 0‑5.
* The service promotes healthy development and wellbeing of children, providing growth and developmental assessments, health‑focused early intervention, referrals, and connections with other early childhood service providers.
* CHaPS supports families as they transition into parenthood, enhancing parental confidence and capacity, and providing information and services focused on building relationships between children and parents/caregivers.
* Core values: CARE – Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence.
The Role
The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) is an experienced nurse who, within the area of Child and Family Health/the Child Health and Parenting Service.
* Works in partnership with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) and other senior staff, to ensure the efficient and effective provision of care based on best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework.
* Assists the NUM with the planning and management of staff and resources and provides operational leadership through the coordination of day‑to‑day client‑facing activities, including appointment rescheduling and management of staff leave.
* Ensures the maintenance of effective communication channels with internal and external stakeholders to promote client care delivery.
* Acts as a role model and clinical resource person to provide clinical advice and recommendations, support service development processes and promote positive change.
You will need
* Demonstrated clinical experience within the area of Child and Family Health/the Child Health and Parenting Service, with the capacity to provide clinical leadership, exercise professional judgement and initiative and work with minimal supervision.
* Demonstrated high level of clinical knowledge and skill to ensure clinical standards and policies and procedures to promote a client‑focused model of care according to best practice principles.
* Demonstrated ability to contribute to the evaluation, innovation and development of services provided by CHaPS.
Why Tasmania
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals and district hospitals across the state, and provides community health, mental health and primary healthcare services through more than 300 sites. Tasmania offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle, making it a great place to build strong connections with colleagues and patients.
Details of appointment
Permanent, part‑time, day‑worker position, working 60.8 hours per fortnight, commencing from April 2026. Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant. Applicants may be considered for similar future vacancies for up to twelve months.
Salary
$109,767 to $115,813 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.
Allowances
* Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10 % based on qualification type.
Salary Packaging
Access to salary package including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits for eligible candidates
* Travel and relocation assistance support available 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 $14.50 per week per person or $28.05 for a family.
* Carer Accredited Employer Status – support for employees with caring responsibilities (find out more under Carer Recognition Act 2023).
Eligibility
* Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
* Current Working with Children Registration.
Desirable criteria: Holds, or is working towards, relevant postgraduate qualifications.
Documents
* Statement of Duties: ANUM – CHaPS G5.docx
* Applicant Guide: Department of Health – Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx
How to apply
Apply online. 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 is not required.
*Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.
Contact
Alison Hillman
Nurse Unit Manager, CHaPS
(email protected)
0419 344 763
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