Clinical Nurse Consultant

The Team:

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.

The Role:

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.

You will need:

• 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.

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. Additionally, 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 unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Fixed term, part time, day worker position, working 28 hours per fortnight, 27 October 2025 until 26 October 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: $114,851 to $121,886 per annum (Pro rata). 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

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.

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.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

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

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Holds or working towards relevant postgraduate tertiary qualifications

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.

Statement of Duties:

• 504494, 517422, CNC - Lactation Consultant G6 (July 2023)

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep

How to apply:

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.

Name: Leanne Roberts

Position: Nursing & Midwifery Director - Women's & Children's Services

Phone number:

Email address: 

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