Position details at Tasmanian Government

, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Aug, 26

Salary

125543.0

Posted On

22 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Consultancy, Symptom Management, End-of-life Planning, Quality Improvement, Mentoring, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Person-centred Care Planning, Comprehensive Assessment, Clinical Leadership, Communication

Industry

Government Administration

Description

THE TEAM Based in the community in Launceston, you will join a friendly and motivated multidisciplinary team comprising a small core team of specialists, registrars, nursing and allied health staff. We provide palliative care services across Northern Tasmania extending from the Meander Valley, to the Bass Strait and the Bay of Fires and to historic central Tasmania. The service works closely with other community service providers and partner organisations to support the delivery of high-quality palliative care and achieve positive outcomes for the communities of northern Tasmania. THE ROLE * Provide expert clinical consultancy, comprehensive assessment, symptom management and end-of-life planning for patients with life-limiting illness across inpatient and community settings in the North region. * Lead quality improvement initiatives and contribute to evidence-based palliative care practice within Hospitals North * Support, educate, and mentor nursing staff to strengthen palliative care capability across the broader team * Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, GPs, and community services to ensure coordinated, person-centred care planning YOU WILL NEED * The capacity to work safely, autonomously and efficiently across complex environments and a variety of care settings. * The ability to demonstrate initiative and provide timely response to changing clinical needs * Strong collaborate skills, with the ability to work effectively within the multidisciplinary team and support excellent communication across a range of service providers. 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 is committed to delivering equitable, high quality care to Tasmanians wherever they live. Working within Hospitals North, you'll be part of a region that values close professional relationships and genuine collaboration, where your consultancy advice shapes care at the bedside and across the system. As an employee, you'll have access to salary packaging arrangements that increase your take home pay, and ongoing support for continuing professional development in palliative care. Northern Tasmania also offers a lifestyle that many larger cities simply can't match, community, affordability, and natural environment all within reach. DETAILS OF APPOINTMENT * Permanent, part time, day worker position, working up to 56 hours per fortnight, commencing from the 29 June 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 [https://www.health.tas.gov.au/careers/employee-benefits] 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 Driver’s Licence Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: * Holds, or is working towards, relevant postgraduate tertiary qualifications 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: * 504992, 527346, 528300 Clinical Nurse Consultant - Palliative Care G6 (Aug 2023) CSU.docx [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtEKBatTBDd8-fYyvApb--TC-9ngOCfsAPaD0D5e24LskF-sgSV7laQq8d2b6-sX_Gw_PeR8Gg9d5HW0PGXXE2dAUFJ7NLkRlPAzYanl1SHbIxEGzHnZ59KcJotj-gTF5LPINvKeXcxk0bu8jmrrGpPQ%7e%7e] Application Guide: * Applicant Guide.docx [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtQCJxIMAQDjQjP0EmN1xW3jtMvo6gBuJ6vKwkoIosOmZ31VtPfzfJBEhreMo2SxDNitTJFfL7S8z46Lkz_TzxTtE2JalHdAUF4mKXtKSRfIGv2r0cwS7yomnFiP7LkjPeGRXXLwrIhsknFDsbbDZyEQ%7e%7e] 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 Recruitment 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: Peta Alford Position: Nurse Unit Manager - Palliative Care North Phone number: (03) 6777 4544 Email address: peta.alford@ths.tas.gov.au [peta.alford@ths.tas.gov.au] Name: Odette Spruijt Position: Staff Specialist - Palliative Care; Medical Director - Palliative Care Phone number: (03) 6777 4544 Email address: odette.spruijt@ths.tas.gov.au WHAT IT IS LIKE WORKING AT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in 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! Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle [https://makeittasmania.com.au/] One Health Podcast - Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1exxefRfdL4bmGiKhalgvw] One Health Podcast - Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-health-podcast/id1737709275] Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian [https://tasmanian.com.au/health/] 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). Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. 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.

Responsibilities

Provide expert clinical consultancy, symptom management, and end-of-life planning for patients with life-limiting illnesses in inpatient and community settings. Lead quality improvement initiatives and mentor nursing staff to enhance palliative care capabilities across the region.