The Department of Health is seeking suitably qualified applicants for an Allied Health Professional - Clinical Lead (504925d) vacancy. Please note this position is also being advertised as a Clinical Nurse Consultant (504925) and only one position will be filled on merit.
The Team:
The Allied Health Professional – Clinical Lead is part of a dynamic and multidisciplinary team within Mental Health and Statewide Services at the Department of Health Tasmania. The team is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred mental health care aligned with national standards, agency policies, and legislative frameworks.
This team plays a pivotal role in strengthening Tasmania’s public health system by:
* Driving continuous improvement in clinical safety and quality.
* Responding proactively to safety signals and system insights.
* Promoting consistent data standards and safety measures across services.
The team culture is collaborative and values-driven, with a strong emphasis on compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence. Members contribute through clinical leadership, education, stakeholder engagement, and data-informed decision-making. The role supports a range of functions including intake, crisis response, assertive case management, and interim support, ensuring timely and effective care coordination.
The Role:
The Clinical Lead is a senior Allied Health Professional who plays a pivotal role in shaping clinical excellence and service delivery across Tasmania’s public health system. Operating as part of the Allied Health Service Leadership Team, the Clinical Lead provides strategic direction, mentorship, and support to clinical staff, with a strong focus on education, innovation, and quality improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and support clinical education and professional development initiatives.
* Drive evidence-based practice and continuous improvement in patient care.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service integration and outcomes.
* Contribute to workforce planning and capability building in line with the Health Workforce 2040 strategy.
Impact:
This role is essential in ensuring that Tasmania’s health services remain responsive, sustainable, and aligned with best practices—particularly in the face of growing demand and evolving healthcare needs.
As part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality mental health services in accordance with the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, Mental Health Services Principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency policy, legal requirements, and relevant professional competencies, the Clinical Nurse Consultant - Clinical Lead will provide high-level support to the Team Leader, within the relevant community mental health service, in the provision of:
* Leadership and direction in the strategic development and management of a comprehensive multidisciplinary community mental health team.
* Effective management of specified human and physical resources.
* Leadership, direction, and change management to facilitate the progression of the current Mental Health Service Strategic Plan through the implementation of the associated model of care, and relevant service policies, procedures, and guidelines.
* Optimal clinical processes and individual client outcomes.
* Enhanced consumer and carer participation at all levels of the service.
You will need to:
* Actively contribute to the clinical leadership and management of a multidisciplinary community mental health team to ensure the provision of a high-quality, comprehensive, specialist mental health service to a designated population group within a specified regional area in accordance with the principles and goals and objectives specified in the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, the associated model of care, and relevant service policies, procedures, and guidelines.
* Support the Team Leader by assuming a lead role in the oversight of designated clinical processes associated with the optimal operation of a community mental health team, including intake, crisis response, interim support, assertive case management, and general team coordination.
* Undertake the line and performance management of a designated group of staff within a specified community mental health team.
Details of Appointment:
Fixed-term full-time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 30 June 2026.
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:
$123,717 to $134,336 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022.
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.
Allowances:
Please note that access to salaries beyond $130,900 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
* Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum.
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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
* Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Occupational Board of Australia and Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia; or
* Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Psychology Board of Australia and Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia; or
* Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and is a full member of AASW or is eligible for membership with the AASW.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
* Minimum of 3 years’ postgraduate clinical experience in the context of a community mental health team.
Position Features:
* Employees should refer to the advertised position for details of hours of work (shift work or day work) and total hours per fortnight required.
* Employees may be required to work at various locations within the region and persons employed in this position may be required to participate in an on-call roster.
* Some intrastate and interstate travel may be required.
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.
* Generic Clinical Lead (SMHS) HP04 (WORD).
Application Guide:
* Department of Health - Applicant Guide (WORD).
How to Apply:
Apply Online. Please click the Apply button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Jacqueline Brown.
Position: Team leader.
Phone number: 0418178360.
Email address: jac.brown@ths.tas.gov.au.
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