Assistant Director of Nursing and/or Midwifery

The Team:

The Office of the Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer (OCNMO) is a small, high-performing, outcomes-focused 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 include, 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 Assistant Director of Nursing and/or Midwifery will:

1. Provide senior leadership and strategic policy development for nursing and/or midwifery professional practice across the Agency.
2. Assist the CNMO in budget and resource management of the Office of the Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer.
3. Build and maintain productive networks with internal and external stakeholders to improve and enhance nursing and/or midwifery policy and practice statewide.

A key focus of the role will be leading the strategic midwifery policy and professional practice portfolio.

You will need:

• Extensive knowledge and experience in developing and implementing nursing and/or midwifery policy/standards to support key strategic priorities, workforce development, and professional practice.
• Broad and demonstrated understanding of strategic issues related to the current healthcare system and knowledge of national and international trends in nursing and/or midwifery workforce and service delivery.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to develop and maintain productive networks with stakeholders and support effective teamwork within the unit.

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

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees hospitals including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, along with district hospitals and ambulance services. It also provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services across more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Building your health career in Tasmania's public health system means forming strong connections with colleagues and patients, and embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside work while making a significant community impact.

Details of appointment:

This is a permanent, part-time, day worker position, working up to 64 hours per fortnight, starting as soon as possible.

Hours are negotiable with the successful applicant. Note: This selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar vacancies for up to twelve months from the date of publication.

Salary: $138,478 per annum pro-rata. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is additional.

Salary is in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

Benefits:

• Professional development opportunities.
• A range of leave entitlements, including Study Leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for $13.95/week per person or $25.95/week for a family.

More information about employee benefits can be found online.

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the following essential criteria:

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife.

Desirable criteria include:

• Current Driver's Licence.
• Relevant postgraduate qualification.

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment checks.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents:

Review the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide for an overview of duties, program, selection process, and application guidance.

• Statement of Duties: Assistant Director of Nursing and Midwifery (ADONM) G8-2.docx
  • Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide.docx

How to apply:

Apply online by clicking the "Apply" button. Complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills, and knowledge related to the Statement of Duties. A separate response addressing the selection criteria is not required.

For more information:

Contact Dana Gray, Deputy Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer, at 6166 1571 or dana.gray@health.tas.gov.au for further details.

What it is like working at the Department of Health:

Our key values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Hear from staff about their experiences and journey to Tasmania through various platforms and stories shared by our employees. We value diversity and encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, LGBTIQA+ people, and those living with disabilities to apply.