Director of Nursing - Alcohol and Drug Service North/North West (500987d)

Department of Health, Tasmania; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 1 581 000 - 1 841 000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse for a leadership position at the Alcohol and Drug Service in Tasmania. This role encompasses setting direction, empowering teams, and collaborating with various stakeholders for a person-centered approach. The successful applicant will have substantial management experience along with a solid understanding of strategic planning and communication. Offering competitive remuneration, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant community impact while enjoying Tasmania's natural beauty.

Benefits

12% superannuation contribution

Travel and relocation assistance up to $15,000

Professional development opportunities

Access to fitness facilities

Salary packaging options

Qualifications

• Significant management and leadership experience.
• High-level strategic, conceptual, analytical, and creative skills.
• Proficient in communication, supervision, and conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Drive person-centered practice within the team.
• Build partnerships with internal and external providers.
• Coach and empower team members to excel.
• Make critical decisions to support effective care.

Skills

Management experience

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Position Notice

Please note this position is also being advertised as an Area Manager – Alcohol and Drug Service North/Northwest (500987) and only one position will be filled on merit. This position is eligible for a Multi‑Disciplinary Allowance.

Team

At the Alcohol and Drug Service (ADS), we operate across Tasmania’s North, North West and South, reaching communities through our hubs and regional outreach centres. Our teams help people take decisive steps toward healthier lives, reducing harms from alcohol, tobacco and other drug use.

Role

In this leadership role, you will:

• Set direction and deliver results – Drive high‑quality, trauma‑informed, person‑centred practice across your team. Turn strategy into action.
• Strengthen service pathways – Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external providers to ensure clients receive seamless, coordinated support.
• Empower people and lift performance – Coach, motivate and equip your team to excel. Foster accountability, professional growth and continuous improvement.
• Solve problems and remove barriers – Make decisions that keep services moving, address emerging challenges and streamline processes to support efficient, effective care.

Required Skills and Experience

• Significant high‑level knowledge of and experience in management and leadership of professionals, including contemporary management, service delivery, strategic planning, policy development, human resources, business, project, change and information management.
• High‑level strategic, conceptual, analytical and creative skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise activities, formulate complex professional judgments and provide appropriate analysis of research relevant to the sector.
• Highly developed professional frame of reference encompassing interpersonal, communication, supervision, representation, conflict resolution and negotiation skills, including the ability to negotiate and work collaboratively with senior internal and external stakeholders.

Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position.

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. It also provides community health, mental health and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites. Tasmania offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle, allowing you to enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community.

Appointment Details

Permanent full‑time, day‑worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight (hours negotiable with the successful applicant). 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

$141,509 to $164,681 per annum, plus a 12% superannuation contribution.

Salary Packaging

Access to a salary package including living expenses up $9,010, meal entertainment up $2,650 per FBT year and other benefits if eligible.

Benefits

• Travel and relocation assistance support may be available up $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas and up $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.

More information about our employee benefits can be found here.

Eligibility

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
• Desirable: Current driver’s licence; completion of a postgraduate qualification relevant to the position.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable.

Documents

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: Director of Nursing – Alcohol and Drug Services (Word)
• Application Guide: Department of Health – Applicant Guide (Word)

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.

Contact

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

• Name: Darren Turner
• Position: Group Director, Alcohol and Drug Service
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Working at the Department of Health

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