Clinical Nurse Specialist - CATT (504909L7)
Tasmanian Government
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Job summary
The Department of Health in Tasmania seeks a Clinical Nurse Specialist for the CATT in Launceston. This fixed-term, full-time role supports adults with mental health concerns across Community Mental Health Services, Inpatient Mental Health, and related services in the North region.
You will provide leadership in triage, crisis intervention, and care planning, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Eligibility includes RN registration with NMBA and postgraduate mental health qualifications.
Qualifications
- Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
- Specialist tertiary graduate or postgraduate mental health/psychiatric nursing qualifications.
- Current Driver’s Licence.
- Desirable: extensive psychiatric nursing experience.
- Desirable: credentialed Mental Health Nurse by the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Work within the designated region with Community Mental Health Services, Inpatient Mental Health Services, Alcohol and Drug Services and other providers to improve outcomes for adults with mental health concerns.
- Provide triage, crisis intervention, intake and assessment; develop and implement care plans for designated clients in the community and ED.
- Act as a clinical expert and resource for staff and other providers involved in mental health care.
- Work in a multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, assertive case management.
Education
Job description
Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - MH & Statewide Services
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 15 November, 2026 11:55 PM
Sunday 15 November, 2026 11:55 PM AEST
Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 5
$109,767 to $115,813 per annum
Fixed-term, full-time
North
52 Frankland St, Launceston
Do you want to be a part of a dynamic team of health care professionals? 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 Department of Health is seeking suitably qualified applicants for aClinical Nurse Specialist - CATT (504909L7) vacancy.
Please note this position is also being advertised as a Senior Allied Health Professional (504909dL7) and only one position will be filled on merit.
The Team
Do you want to be a part of a dynamic team of psychologists and 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
Work within the designated region in collaboration with other staff within Community Mental Health
Services, Inpatient Mental Health Services, Alcohol and Drug Services and a range of community service
providers, to deliver improved outcomes and experiences for individuals presenting with mental health
concerns, including those presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) North and North West.
Work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, assertive case management including triage, crisis intervention, intake and assessment and the development and implementation of care plans for designated clients in both the community and the ED.
A clinical expert who acts as a clinical resource for staff and other providers involved in the management of
people with mental health concerns, including those with concurrent alcohol or drug use issues.
Details of appointment
Fixed term full time shift worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, as soon as able to commence for a period of six 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.
$109,767 to $115,813 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 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
- 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
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria
Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse and possess specialist tertiary graduate or post graduate mental health/psychiatric nursing qualifications; or completed, prior to the transfer of nurse education to the tertiary sector, an accredited hospital based program that led to registration as a psychiatric nurse by the relevant nurse regulatory authority within Australia, New Zealand, Canada or the United Kingdom
Current Driver’s Licence
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Extensive relevant psychiatric nursing experience and/or credentialed as a Mental Health Nurse by the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses or equivalent
- Holds, or is working towards, relevant tertiary qualifications
- Five or more years’ postgraduate clinical nursing experience
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
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.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Jacqueline Brown
67774985
jac.brown@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!
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.
Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 5
$109,767 to $115,813 per annum
Fixed-term, full-time
North
52 Frankland St, Launceston
Do you want to be a part of a dynamic team of health care professionals? 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.
Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 5
$109,767 to $115,813 per annum
Fixed-term, full-time
North
52 Frankland St, Launceston
Do you want to be a part of a dynamic team of health care professionals? 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.
- Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
- Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
- Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.
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