Project/Research Midwife

The Team:

The Office of the Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer (OCNMO) are a small, high performing, outcomes focussed team. 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:

• Manages and coordinates activities that support strategic midwifery initiatives in Tasmania.
• Utilises highly developed understanding of professional midwifery practice to manage projects that contribute to the strategic objectives of the Department of Health (DoH).
• Establishes and maintains consultative and collaborative links within the DoH, with community and industry representatives, and with other external stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives.
• Engages with and represents the interests of Tasmania in professional networks locally, nationally and internationally.
• Provides support for committees (or other groups) associated with the functions of the Office of the Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer.

You will need:

• Proven ability to apply rigorous project management methodology in managing a broad range of projects to meet agreed time, cost and quality outcomes.
• A broad and demonstrated understanding of the current healthcare system and knowledge of national and international trends relating to the midwifery profession, 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.

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 64 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of up to twelve (12) 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 (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

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development.
• 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 Midwife

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.

Statement of Duties:

• Project Research Midwife

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.

For more information:

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

Dana Gray

A/Deputy Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer 

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