The Team:
The Hospitals North Sexual Assault and Forensic Medicine Examination (SAFE) Service provides a 24-hour, 7 days per week response to adults and children with an alleged sexual assault or family/domestic violence incident.
The team consists of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Clinical Nurse Consultants who have completed the required training, with support from suitably trained medical officers in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Paediatrics.
The SAFE team is part of Hospitals North Women's and Children's Services who support ongoing professional development and offer free Clinical Supervision within work time.
The Role:
The Clinical Nurse Consultant - SAFE:
* Functions as an advanced clinical practitioner within the Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) service and provides management support in the development of policies, procedures and service delivery to the Director of Women's and Children's Services for the provision of forensic examination and forensic specimen collection.
* Conducts forensic and physical examinations of victims of alleged sexual assaults, within a best practice framework in accordance with national policies, guidelines and frameworks, including providing treatment for injuries, the collection and preparation of evidence for the judicial system, and appearance as an expert witness as required.
* Coordinates and provides internal and external education, advice and support in relation to sexual assault forensic medical examinations.
You will need:
* Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
* Post-graduate qualification in the area of sexual assault forensic and medical examination and able to participate in a 24-hour 7 day per week roster.
* Current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Check.
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, part time, day worker (with on-call) position, working 15.96 hours per fortnight, commencing from 2 February 2026.
* 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 (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
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:
* 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 $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 Tasmanian Working with Children Registration
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
* Holds or is working towards a post-graduate qualification in the area of sexual assault forensic and medical examination
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 - SAFE G6 (May 2025) North & NW
Application Guide:
* Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep
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.
* 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.
Leanne Roberts
A/Executive Director - Nursing and Midwifery
Phone:
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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).
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