Listed By: Department of Health Tasmania on 14 Feb 2025Are you seeking rewarding work, and a better work/life balance?
Join us at the Department of Health Tasmania!Make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with complex health challenges who are navigating the justice system.
Join a multidisciplinary, small and specialised team delivering high quality forensic mental health services providing assessment, intervention, and referral services to individuals at the beginning of the criminal justice system.
The role is based in Hobart and will provide specialist liaison and consultation about mental health matters and management of associated problems to Magistrates, Solicitors, Police, and Community Corrections staff at the Courts.This role is a unique opportunity to work with a passionate team who are open to innovative ideas and strategies to enhance service delivery and client care.
The right candidate will have access to professional development targeted to our specialised area including the opportunity to undertake postgraduate study in Forensic Mental Health (scholarships may be offered).Tasmania has a lot to offer as a destination to work, live, and play, with a natural environment and quality of life unique to a small capital city.
In Hobart, you are never more than ten minutes away from a beach, National Parks, or an award-winning restaurant, with a café culture to match any other Australian city.
Whether you see yourself navigating your way around our island, hiking or mountain-biking our world-class trails, immersing yourself in our arts scene, or just after a different pace of life, there is something in Tasmania for everybody.If you have a family, there are some excellent local primary and secondary schools, with the University of Tasmania on our doorstep.We offer:Access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year.Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees.Professional development and accelerated pathways.Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.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.What is it like working at the Department of Health?To contact us for a discussion, or to make an application, please visit Tasmanian Government Jobs.
We would love to hear from you!Contact DetailsName: Rebecca CarpentierPosition: Assistant Director of Nursing - CFMHS & Defendant Health LiaisonPhone number: 03 6165 8556 or 0455 383 124Email address: ******
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