Senior Project Officer - CAMHS Reform (525757L2)

Tasmanian Government; Launceston; Hybrid; AUD 132,000 - 139,000; Full time

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Job summary

Tasmanian Government’s Department of Health, Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing seeks a Senior Project Officer to lead CAMHS reform efforts in Tasmania. This fixed-term, full-time role sits within the CYMHS Statewide Team and MMH Kids Hub initiative, focusing on planning, development and implementation of reform recommendations.

You will map services, engage stakeholders, and monitor outcomes within a structured reform framework, ensuring integrated delivery across SMHS.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing change management programs at a strategic level.
• Ability to develop and maintain strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication, decision making, conflict resolution and negotiation skills for change.
• Developing networks and partnerships to foster positive change.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in planning, development and implementation of CAMHS reform recommendations.
• Assist with service mapping and scoping to support integration of infant, child and family mental health services in Tasmania.
• Work with stakeholders to identify and monitor consumer outcomes and an evaluation framework.
• Collaborate with the broader SMHS Reform team to ensure delivery of strategic reform programs is integrated across SMHS.

Skills

Change management

Strategic partnerships

Interpersonal/communication/negotiatio

Network building

Education

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline

Job description

Senior Project Officer - CAMHS Reform (525757L2)

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

Applications must be submitted by Thursday 19 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Award/Classification:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 7

$132,460 to $139,392 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

16-18 Watchorn St

This is an opportunity to be an integral member of the CYMHS Statewide Team and support the growth and integration of the innovative and collaborative MMH Kids Hub services in Tasmania.

The Team:

The Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) Statewide Team works with relevant stakeholders to drive and monitor delivery of the recommendations of the Statewide Mental Health Services CAMHS Review and Commission of Inquiry. Medicare Mental Health (MMH) Kids Hub is a joint Commonwealth-state initiative aimed at establishing a secondary level, early intervention mental health program for children 0-12 years, and their families. MMH Kids Hubs is operationally and clinically managed by CYMHS.

The Role:

• Provide leadership in the planning, development and implementation of the recommendations related to Statewide Mental Health Services (SMHS) Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) review.
• Assist with service mapping and scoping to support the development and integration of infant, child and family mental health services in Tasmania
• Work with the relevant stakeholders to identify and monitor consumer outcomes and an evaluation framework
• Collaborate with the broader SMHS Reform team and other SMHS project managers to ensure that the delivery of strategic reform programs is consistent and integrated across SMHS.

You will need:

• Significant experience in developing and implementing change management programs and/or experience working at a strategic level implementing modern and contemporary practices within a best practice framework.
• Proven liaison and consultation experience and the ability to develop and maintain strategic partnerships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure the development and implementation of an integrated outcomes-focused project.
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication, decision making, conflict resolution and negotiation skills, and ability to foster support for change across a diverse employee base, with the proven capacity to motivate, develop and support staff through a positive change management process.
• Developing networks and partnerships with a range of internal and external stakeholders to foster positive change management and engagement.

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

Details of appointment:

Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 30 June 2027.

*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.

$132,460 to $139,392 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025.

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.

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

Current Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

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