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Join the Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS), a dynamic, community‑based team located in beautiful Launceston, Tasmania. Our multidisciplinary team delivers compassionate, person‑centred mental health care through both in‑community and outreach services. We work closely with individuals, their families, and both formal and informal support networks to help older people live their best lives.

At OPMHS, you'll broaden your professional experience in a supportive environment guided by our CARE values—Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Collaborate with like‑minded professionals who are passionate about improving mental health outcomes for older adults.

Our service is currently undergoing an exciting period of reform. While change can be challenging, it also brings opportunity — a chance to shape the future of mental health care and make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable members of our community. What could be more rewarding than that?

As part of a multidisciplinary team, the Clinical Lead provides high‑level clinical leadership and operational support to ensure the delivery of high‑quality mental health services for older persons. Working closely with the Team Leader, this role focuses on strategic development, resource management, and driving service improvements aligned with the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, National Mental Health Standards, and relevant legislation.

• Leadership & Strategic Direction: Guide the development and management of a comprehensive multidisciplinary community mental health team.
• Resource & Change Management: Oversee human and physical resources and lead change initiatives to implement models of care and service policies.
• Clinical Excellence: Ensure optimal clinical processes, improved client outcomes, and promote consumer and carer participation at all levels of service delivery.

• Demonstrated capacity to effectively undertake a coordination/leadership role within a multidisciplinary community setting, including providing supervision and support to other staff as required.
• Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, and a capacity to contribute towards the introduction of the model of care within a community setting.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and proven ability to manage and coordinate the clinical activities of a multidisciplinary community mental health team, with the ability to assist the Team Leader in relation to the effective management of human and physical resources.

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

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.

Permanent full time day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*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.

$123,717 to $134,336 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with the Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022.

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.

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $130,900 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1,000 per annum.

• 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here.

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Satisfactory completion of an approved allied health professional tertiary qualification/program of study and registered with the relevant National Board or, in the case of self‑regulated allied health professions, full membership/eligible for membership with the relevant professional association.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Minimum of 3 years’ postgraduate clinical experience in the context of a community mental health team.

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.

• Generic Clinical Lead (SMHS) HP04 (July 2023) CSU (2).docx
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

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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

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

Name: Roxie Mulder
Position: Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) - Older Persons Mental Health Community Service North/North West
Phone number: 03 6777 4985
Email address: roxie.mulder@ths.tas.gov.au

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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.