The Roy Fagan Centre (RFC) is Tasmania’s statewide specialised inpatient mental health facility for older persons, and part of Older Person’s Mental Health Service (OPMHS). We provide compassionate, person-centred care to individuals experiencing acute mental ill health, neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia, and complex psychiatric conditions. Our multidisciplinary team works across four purpose-built units, each designed to support dignity, safety, and therapeutic engagement.

We deliver:

• Acute psychiatric care
• Dementia and neuropsychiatric treatment
• Geriatric rehabilitation
• Palliative and end-of-life care
• Rehabilitation and recovery-focused programs
• Support for families, carers, and community transitions

Our patients are older Tasmanians age 65+, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50+, who require specialised mental health support. We also support individuals with young-onset neurodegenerative conditions.

Our Values and Culture
At RFC we embrace:

• Flexibility and inclusivity
• Transparency and teamwork
• Holistic and trauma-informed care
• Collaboration with families, carers, and community partners

We foster a welcoming, non-clinical environment where music, nature, and creativity are part of everyday life. Staff are encouraged to personalise spaces, build meaningful relationships, and support consumers with empathy and respect.

To further enrich our culture, we actively implement the My Home Life program—an evidence-based approach that promotes quality of life for people living and working in care settings. Through this program, we focus on:

• Enhancing positive communication between staff, consumers, and families
• Strengthening relational care and emotional connection
• Encouraging shared decision-making and reflective practice
• Creating a culture of kindness, dignity, and mutual respect

Why Work with Us?

• A deeply supportive and inclusive workplace
• Structured supervision, mentoring, and professional development
• Opportunities to specialise in dementia care, trauma-informed practice, and aged mental health
• Access to professional development opportunities tailored to your role and interests, including training in dementia care, trauma-informed practice, and mental health support.
• A vibrant, multidisciplinary team culture

We value diversity, lived experience, and resilience. Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, support worker, administrator, or environmental services, your contribution matters.

What We Look For
People who:

• Are compassionate, curious, and collaborative
• Value dignity, autonomy, and person-centred care
• Are committed to continuous learning and reflective practice
• Can work respectfully with families, carers, and diverse communities

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

Our Promise to Job Seekers Join us and be part of a team that:

• Champions staff wellbeing and celebrates resilience
• Supports career progression and leadership development
• Creates a safe and inclusive environment
• Delivers kind and compassionate care that transforms lives.

Details of appointment:

• Multiple Permanent, full time and part time, shift worker positions available, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
• 1x Fixed term, full time, shift worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until November 2025.
• 1x Fixed term, part time, shift worker position, working 54.72 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until June 2026.

*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: $63,110 to $66,049 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Certificate III or IV in Health Care or equivalent, or Health Professional Undergraduate qualification
• 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: 

• Generic Ward Aide OHO2

Application Guide:  

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide

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.

Applications close 28 October,11:55pm

For more information:

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

Stuart Beard
Director of Nursing
Phone: 0499 874 501
stuart.beard@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.