* Australia, Tas
* Apr 4, 2025
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.
The Department of Health is seeking suitably qualified applicants for an Allied Health - Triage MHS Acute Care Stream (526227d) vacancy. Please note this position is also being advertised as a Clinical Nurse Consultant - Triage MHS Acute Care Stream (526227) and only one position will be filled on merit.
The Team:
Do you want to be a part of a dynamic team of health care professionals? We are offering an exciting and rewarding opportunity to be part of a workplace that supports contemporary, evidence-based practices, professional support and opportunities for growth. We are a growing team of high achieving professionals, who are passionate and committed to our work and the community. Come join our team and apply your skills and knowledge in making a positive difference to the lives of adults in the north of Tasmania.
The Role:
As a senior clinician within an acute care multidisciplinary team delivering person-centred, recovery-oriented and trauma-informed care to all consumers across the lifespan, in accordance with the National Standards for Mental Health Services, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies:
o Oversight the day-to-day operations of a regional triage service, including ongoing supervision and support of other staff within a designated team assigned to this specialist area, and management of physical resources as required.
o Undertake a specialist triage function for assigned referrals to, and contacts with, the Acute Care Stream (ACS) by assessing the nature of the referral or contact, gathering collateral information as required and determining an appropriate and safe response pathway either within the Acute Care or Continuing Care Streams or another SMHS stream or beyond the service.
You will need to:
o Initial assessment and triage of all office hours contacts and referrals to the ACS to determine the nature, and appropriateness of the same, formulate an initial service response and set priorities for management.
o Deliver assertive, comprehensive community-based mental health triage services which includes conducting comprehensive initial assessments, mental state examinations, risk assessments, formulating initial management plans, delivering brief psychotherapeutic interventions, psychoeducation and facilitating appropriate, timely ongoing internal and external referrals as required.
o Proactively engage and educate General Practice staff and other referrers and providers to promote an understanding of the eligibility and triage processes for ACS and broader SMHS and other relevant services including appropriate referral pathways for consumers.
Details of appointment: Allied Health Professional, Level 4
Permanent full-time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Salary: $123,717 to $134,336 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
o 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.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
o Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
o Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
o Professional development and accelerated pathways.
o A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
o 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.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here.
Eligibility:
o Satisfactory completion of an approved allied health professional tertiary qualification/program of study and registered with the relevant National Board or, in the case of self-regulated allied health professions, full membership/eligible for membership with the relevant professional association.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
o Holds or is working towards relevant post-graduate qualifications in Mental Health.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
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 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.
Name: Jacqueline Brown
Position: Team Leader
Phone number: 67774985
Email address:
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health does. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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