Description

Please note this is a dual classified position which is also being advertised as a Clinical Nurse Consultant - Clinical Lead (518277d). Only one position will be filled on merit.

The Team:

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?

To learn more about our services and how we support older adults — visit Mental Health Services | Tasmanian Department of Health

The Role:

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.

You will need:

• 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.

Location:

Northern Tasmania

Interested in working in Southern Tasmania? An equivalent role is currently advertised — visit the Jobs.Tas website for more information.

Details of appointment:

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

Salary: $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
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. 

Allowances:

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 $1000 per annum

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• 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.

Requirements

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