Clinical Nurse Specialist - CMH (Huntingtons Disease) (510529)

We are seeking a qualified Clinical Nurse (510529) CMH (Huntingtons Disease). The position will also be advertised for a qualified Allied Health Professional (510529d) and the position will be filled on a merit base.

The Role:

As a Huntington’s Disease Clinician, you’ll step into a specialised role where your expertise truly matters. With autonomy to shape care pathways and deliver tailored interventions, you’ll support individuals and families navigating the complexities of Huntington’s Disease. Working within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, you’ll coordinate care across community, inpatient, and outpatient settings. You will bring together clinical insight, compassion, and innovation. This is more than a job; it’s a chance to lead meaningful change, empower consumers, and contribute to a statewide service that values your voice, skills, and commitment to person-centred care.

 

Being a healthcare worker is among the most meaningful careers in the world. We invite you to do it in a meaningful place.

Whether you're already in Tasmania or considering a move, we’re looking for passionate clinicians who want to make a real difference. If you’re ready to step into a specialised role with autonomy, purpose, and the support of a collaborative team, we want to hear from you. Join us in delivering world-class care in a place that offers lifestyle, connection, and career growth.

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate. 

Choosing to pursue your health career in Tasmania means choosing connections with your colleagues, your consumers, and their families and friends. Our smaller teams mean you can have access to, and work closely with, decision-makers and be involved in the development of new programs. Your morning commutes don’t involve hours in traffic, and your time outside of work can be spent surfing or hiking, taking classes, writing novels, learning to fly-fish, or taking part in the community.

Learn all about what your future could look like in the Tasmanian Health Service: click here.

The Team:

The team within the Department of Health Tasmania plays a vital role in supporting individuals affected by Huntington’s Disease through the Community Mental Health (CMH) program. This multidisciplinary team includes professionals such as registered nurses occupational therapists social workers, and support workers who collaborate to deliver holistic, patient-centred care.

Role requirements and what we’re looking for:

• Extensive experience in case management and working with individuals with complex neurological or mental health conditions
• Knowledge of Huntington’s Disease or a willingness to develop an in-depth knowledge
• Knowledge of the National Disability Scheme or a willingness to to develop an in-depth knowledge
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across services
• Ability to provide therapeutic interventions, education, support to individuals and families, and other service providers
• Commitment to professional development, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel within the community as required
• Proficiency in clinical documentation, report writing, and multidisciplinary coordination

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

Details of appointment:

Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. 

*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: $106,570 to $112,440 per annum. Our 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 benefit