The Role:

This is a fixed term, 12 months Post Graduate Nursing role which would be well suited to an early career Registered Nurse who is interested in working in this setting. Ideally, the incumbent will be working towards a postgraduate mental health nursing qualification or have interest in further mental health study at the tertiary level and will be well supported to meet their learning goals.

You will need:

• Knowledge of the principles of nursing care and their application to a mental health/psychiatric nursing setting and the ability to develop clinical skills relevant to the designated area.
• Ability, or capacity to quickly acquire the ability, to apply nursing skills and knowledge to the assessment of clients with mental health issues and the development and implementation of appropriate treatment interventions including case management.
• Knowledge and understanding of Mental Health in relation to clients and their families and carers or the capacity to quickly acquire this and experience and knowledge of liaison and consultation with other services and agencies.

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 for approximately 12 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.

Salary: $78,179 to $105,995 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.

Access to the Grade 4 salary range $99,455- $105,995 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4

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 (RN)

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 (Delete if not applicable):

• 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

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
• Enrolment in a postgraduate mental health nursing course
• Acceptance as a student in the relevant diploma or certificate program
• Current Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

•  Current Driver’s Licence

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

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: 

• Post Graduate Nurse - CAMHS G3-G4 WWCR.docx

Application Guide:  

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

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.

For more information:

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

Nicole Howard
Team Leader
(03) 6166 0588 
nicole.howard@ths.tas.gov.au

Applications close: 11:55pm on Saturday, 8 November 2025

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