Clinical Nurse Consultant

Women's and Children's Services are focused on providing quality, evidence-based patient and family care with a trauma informed lens and growing the health leaders of tomorrow. Numerous professional development opportunities, including regular, quality Clinical Supervision are offered.

Providing clinical specialist care, consultancy, and education to staff, patients and families within the Launceston General Hospital requiring lactation support, and leading innovation and research to improve clinical outcomes.

• Demonstrated advanced level of clinical expertise in delivering a high level of lactation consultancy and care, including the development and implementation of clinical guidelines and applying research to practice.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and evaluate lactation education sessions for patients and staff.
• Sound knowledge of research methodology and continuous quality improvement and their application within the clinical setting.

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

Fixed term, part time, day worker position, working 28 hours per fortnight, 27 October 2025 until 26 October 2026.

• 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 (Pro rata). Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Salary range is in accordance with Nurses 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

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.

• 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.

Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
• Accreditation with the International Board of Lactation Consultants
• Current Working with Children Registration

Desirable: Holds or working towards relevant postgraduate tertiary qualifications.

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

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, contact Leanne Roberts, Nursing & Midwifery Director - Women's & Children's Services. Phone: (03) 6777 8976. Email: leanne.roberts@ths.tas.gov.au

What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.