Clinical Nurse Consultant - Mental Health Consultation Liaison (525326)

Department of Health

Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing

CMHW - MH & Statewide Services

Applications must be submitted by Monday 02 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Position details

The Role

A specialist mental health nursing opportunity exists within the Mental Health Consultation Liaison Service, Mental Health Services South. This role provides specialist psychiatric consultation and liaison support across the Royal Hobart Hospital, supporting people admitted with physical health concerns and concurrent mental health issues. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Clinical Nurse Consultant undertakes comprehensive mental health and risk assessments, provides expert clinical advice, and delivers recovery oriented, trauma informed care. The position also plays an important role in education, quality improvement, service development, and strengthening partnerships across acute, community and specialist mental health services.

The Team

The Mental Health Consultation Liaison Team is a highly collaborative service that plays a vital role in integrating mental and physical healthcare across the Royal Hobart Hospital. Working alongside acute, community and specialist mental health services, the team delivers expert consultation, clinical leadership and education, supporting recovery oriented care and helping consumers achieve the best possible outcomes.

What we are looking for

The successful candidate will be a highly skilled mental health nurse with advanced clinical expertise and a collaborative approach to care. Applicants will bring a commitment to recovery-oriented practice, clinical excellence, and positive outcomes for consumers within a complex acute healthcare environment.

The successful candidate will bring:

• Advanced knowledge and experience in mental health assessment, formulation, care planning, risk assessment and risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and provide specialist consultation in a general hospital setting.
• Highly developed communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with consumers, families and health professionals.
• Experience in clinical leadership, quality improvement, education and the application of evidence based practice to support high quality care.

Why Hobart

Hobart offers the opportunity to build a meaningful career while enjoying an exceptional quality of life. As Tasmania's capital city, it combines the benefits of working in a major tertiary health service with easy access to stunning natural environments, a vibrant cultural scene, shorter commute times and a strong sense of community, making it an ideal place to live, work and thrive.

Details of appointment

• Permanent
• Full time – 76hpf
• Day worker position
• Starting as soon as available

Contact hours may be negotiable.

Salary

• $118,297 to $125,543 per annum. 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 Registered Nurse qualification.

Salary Packaging

• 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.
• Specialist tertiary graduate or post graduate mental health/psychiatric nursing qualification.

Refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

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.

Statement of Duties and associated documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Mental Health Consultant Liaison G6.docx

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.docx

How to apply

Apply by clicking 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.

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the person below for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name:Dacena DavisPosition:Acting Nurse Unit ManagerEmail address:[email protected]

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!

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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).

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.

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Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) (526675L7)

Department of Health

Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth

Hospitals Sth - Medical & Cancer Servs

Applications must be submitted by Monday 26 October, 2026 11:55 PM

Position details

The Team

The Rapid Assessment Medical Unit (RAMU) at the Royal Hobart Hospital is a medical short-stay (up to 72 hours) inpatient unit. Care is provided by an interdisciplinary team including a Consultant-led Medical home team, a Nursing team with specialist support from the General Medical Clinical Nurse Consultant, senior Allied Health professionals, and other services or supports as required. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

The Role

The ANUM works in partnership with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) and other senior staff, to ensure the efficient and effective provision of care based on best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework, assisting the NUM with the planning and management of staff and resources and provides operational leadership through the coordination of the day to day patient care activities, including patient flow.

You will need

• Demonstrated clinical experience in the relevant practice area, with the capacity to provide clinical leadership, exercise professional judgement and initiative and work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to understand the business of the unit/service in delivering the best outcomes within available resources, including a demonstrated understanding of patient flow principles and discharge planning in the pursuit of patient/client goals within a contemporary healthcare framework.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the evaluation, innovation and development of services provided by the unit/service and the review of clinical practice policy, procedures and protocols.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

Permanent part time, shift worker position, working 56 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

Fixed term part time, shift worker position working 32 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 12 months.

*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

$109,767 to $115,813 per annum (pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance withNurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

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 candidate

• 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
• other eligibility outlined in the application guide

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Holds, or is working towards, relevant postgraduate 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:

• Generic Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) G5

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.docx

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: Jess Mitchell

Position: Nurse Unit Manager - Rapid Assessment Medical Unit

Email address: [email protected]

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!

Move to Tasmania | Tasmanian

One Health Podcast - Spotify

One Health Podcast - Apple

Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian

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.

Apply now

Associate Nurse Unit Manager (523349L1)

Department of Health

Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth

Launceston General Hospital

Applications must be submitted by Thursday 22 October, 2026 11:55 PM

Position details

The Team

The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) provides clinical and operational leadership within the North West Renal Unit, supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality and patient-centred renal care. Working closely with Nurse Unit Managers and the multidisciplinary team, the ANUM coordinates daily clinical operations, staffing, resources and patient flow while maintaining excellence in haemodialysis care. The role combines advanced renal nursing practice with leadership responsibilities, including staff support, mentoring, quality improvement, clinical governance and service development, contributing to a collaborative and accountable team culture.

The Role

As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) at the North West Renal Unit, you will:

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight of daily haemodialysis operations, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care.
• Coordinate staffing, patient allocations, clinical resources and patient flow to support efficient service delivery and continuity of care.
• Support and mentor nursing staff, promote evidence-based practice, contribute to quality improvement and clinical governance activities, and foster a positive, collaborative team environment.

You will need

• Strong haemodialysis and renal nursing knowledge, with the ability to deliver contemporary, patient-centred care and sound clinical decision-making.
• Effective leadership and communication skills, with the ability to support staff, foster multidisciplinary collaboration and coordinate clinical and operational priorities.
• Commitment to staff development, quality improvement and service innovation, contributing to a positive workplace culture and continuous improvement of renal services.

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, shift worker position, working 38 hours per fortnight, with a soon as possible start.

*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

$109,767 to $115,813 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance withNurses 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

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Holds, or is working towards, relevant postgraduate 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:

• Generic Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) G5 (July 2023)

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.docx

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: Kirby Wheatley & Ailsa Jones

Position: Nurse Unit Manager North West Renal Satellite Unit

Phone number: (03) 6477 7746

Email address: [email protected]

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!

Move to Tasmania | Tasmanian

One Health Podcast - Spotify

One Health Podcast - Apple

Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian

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.

Apply now

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