Nurse Unit Manager (Team Leader) - Continuing Care (525620)

Tasmanian Government; Hobart; Hybrid; AUD 126,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and relocation assistance

Professional development

Study/Professional development leave

Fitness Passport

Carer Accredited Employer Status

Job summary

The Glenorchy Continuing Care Team seeks an experienced mental health nurse to lead a multidisciplinary community mental health service, providing care coordination, crisis support and extended-hours assistance to people living with severe and enduring mental illness across Tasmanian communities.

The Nurse Unit Manager (Team Leader) will provide leadership, clinical governance and operational oversight, support quality and safety improvement initiatives, drive reform objectives and participate

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary evidence based mental health service provision and extensive postgraduate clinical service delivery experience in the context of a multidisciplinary community mental health team.
• Significant management experience in a community mental health setting and the capacity to provide leadership and vision to instil the principles and goals of the Tasmanian Mental Health Reform Program and key documents specific to the Continuing Care Stream.
• An understanding of, and capacity to implement change management processes and strategies to assist in the transition to and the ongoing operation of the model of care specified in the Operational Service model and associated reform documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of the Glenorchy Continuing Care Team with a focus on quality and safety improvements.
• Lead clinical governance and oversee operational oversight to drive reform objectives.
• Participate in an on-call roster (approximately one week in four).

Skills

Mental health nursing

Leadership

Change management

Clinical governance

Education

Postgraduate qualification in mental health

Job description

Nurse Unit Manager (Team Leader) - Continuing Care (525620)

Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - MH & Statewide Services

Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 18 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Award/Classification:

Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 7a

$126,036 to $132,932 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Level 1, 2 Terry St, Glenorchy

The Glenorchy Continuing Care Team is seeking an experienced mental health nurse to lead a multidisciplinary community mental health service providing care coordination, crisis support and extended-hours assistance to people living with severe and enduring mental illness. The Nurse Unit Manager (Team Leader) will provide leadership, clinical governance and operational oversight, support quality and safety improvement initiatives, drive mental health reform objectives and participate in an on‑call roster.

The Team

The Glenorchy Continuing Care Team provides mental health care co‑ordination and extended hours support (including crisis support) to people who live with severe and enduring mental illness. The team consists of psychiatrists, registered nurses, an enrolled nurse, allied health and peer workers as well as administrative staff.

This incumbent of this role provides leadership, clinical governance and oversight of the Glenorchy Continuing Care Team. The successful appointee will also take part in quality and safety improvement activities designed to improve service delivery to consumers. They will also participate in an on‑call roster (approximately one week in four).

You will need

• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary evidence based mental health service provision and extensive postgraduate clinical service delivery experience in the context of a multidisciplinary community mental health team.
• Significant management experience in a community mental health setting and the capacity to provide leadership and vision to instil the principles and goals of the Tasmanian Mental Health Reform Program and key documents specific to the Continuing Care Stream.
• An understanding of, and capacity to implement change management processes and strategies to assist in the transition to and the ongoing operation of the model of care specified in the Operational Service model and associated reform documents.

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 full time, day worker, working 76 hours per fortnight, as 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.

$126,036 to $132,932 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

• 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

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:

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.