Clinical Lead

Overview

We are seeking an Allied Health Professional - TEDS - (528724L1d). The position will also be advertised for a Clinical Nurse Consultant- Clinical Lead (528724L1) and the position will be filled on a merit base. Tasmania is part of a nationwide program of work that is delivering innovations in the treatment of eating disorders. The Tasmania Eating Disorder Service (TEDS) is a new service that delivers integrated specialist care for adults with an eating disorder. This includes Community-Based Intensive Treatment (CBIT) Programs in the North, North West and South and a statewide and Residential Recovery Program (RRP).

We are looking for clinicians with an interest in eating disorders (no prior experience in eating disorders required) who are innovators and have a passion for delivering quality care.

The Role

The Clinical Lead will provide clinical leadership and oversee the day-to-day operations of the TEDS South, enabling the multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality care. This includes the provision of:

• Leadership and direction in the development and management of a multidisciplinary team, delivering specialist community intensive based treatment for adults with an eating disorder.
• Optimal clinical processes and individual client outcomes.
• Effective management of human and physical resources.
• Leadership, direction and change management to facilitate TEDS service development initiatives statewide and at a regional level, including the development and implementation of the model of care and relevant SMHS and service policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Enhanced consumer and carer participation at all levels of the service, including quality, safety and improvement activities and service development co-design initiatives.
• Facilitate the implementation of the current Mental Health Service Strategic Plan and develop and maintain effective collaborative working arrangements and relationships with key stakeholders.

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 various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. It provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites. Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers natural beauty and a lifestyle that supports strong connections with colleagues and patients while enabling meaningful community impact.

Details of appointment

Fixed term part time, day worker position, working up to 45.6 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 4 August 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 and Allowances

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 Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022.

Allowances: Access to salaries beyond $130,900 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme. Additional allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum

Benefits

• 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.

• 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.
• Current Working with Children Registration.
• Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee's responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

Desirable criteria:

• A minimum of 3 years current post graduate experience in mental health or relevant field
• Experience and/or interest in working with people experiencing eating disorders or other mental health conditions
• Experience in clinical and professional supervision
• Eating Disorder Credentialled practitioner
• Current Driver's License

Application process and contacts

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment checks. To apply, click the Apply button on this screen and answer the required questions. You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the 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:

Name: Anita Reimann
Position: Manager - Tasmanian Eating Disorder Service
Phone: (03) 6777 4017
Email: anita.reimann@ths.tas.gov.au

What it is like working at the Department of Health

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. We encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities. We invite you to explore Tasmania's lifestyle and opportunities.

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