Project/Research Nurse

Project/Research Nurse - Nursing and Midwifery (526642)

Department of Health
Clin Quality, Rgltn & Acred
CQRA - Nursing and Midwifery

Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 27 August, 2025 11:55 PM

Award/Classification:

Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 6

Employment type:

Full Time

Region:

South

Location:

Exciting opportunity for a Project/Research Nurse to join the Department of Health

The Team:

The Office of the Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer (OCNMO) is a small, high performing, outcomes focussed team. We support the advancement of the nursing and midwifery professions to enable the delivery of high-quality healthcare to the Tasmanian community.

The OCNMO provides strategic leadership and professional practice advice on a diverse range of issues relating to the nursing and midwifery professions. Our priorities focus on, but are not limited to, strategic planning, policy, workforce, research, education and training locally, nationally and internationally.

The Role:

Under the broad direction of the Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer (CNMO), the Project/Research Nurse will:

• Manage and coordinate nursing and midwifery projects that contribute to the strategic objectives of the Department of Health (DoH).
• Be responsible for undertaking robust research activities that contribute to nursing and midwifery policy or projects.
• Utilise a highly developed understanding of the nursing and midwifery professions and the healthcare sector to manage projects.
• Establish and maintain consultative links internally within the Departments; with community and industry representatives; and other external stakeholders for the achievement of strategic objectives.

You will need:

• A broad and demonstrated understanding of the current healthcare system and knowledge of national and international trends relating to the nursing and midwifery professions, workforce and service delivery.
• High level analytical, conceptual, strategic, research and creative skills and the ability to apply these within political, industrial and organisational environments.
• Proven ability to apply rigorous project management methodology in managing a broad range of projects to meet agreed time, cost and quality outcomes.

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 76hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of up to nine (9) 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:$114,851 to $121,886 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance withNurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

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

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• 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.

Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

Relevant tertiary qualifications

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.

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 from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information:

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

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania

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.

Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 6

Employment type:

Full Time

Region:

South

Location:

Exciting opportunity for a Project/Research Nurse to join the Department of Health

Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 6

Employment type:

Full Time

Region:

South

Location:

Exciting opportunity for a Project/Research Nurse to join the Department of Health

• Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
• Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
• Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.

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