Clinical Nurse Consultant - Cancer Care (522215)

The Team:

The Northern Cancer Service (NCS) brings together a highly skilled multidisciplinary team—including medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, haematologists, specialist cancer nurses, allied health professionals, pharmacists and support staff—who provide integrated, evidence‑based cancer care across Northern and North‑West Tasmania. Operating across multiple sites, the team delivers state‑of‑the‑art treatments and coordinates inpatient, outpatient and community‑based services to support patients and families throughout their cancer journey.

The Role:

The Cancer Nurse Consultant – Cancer Care delivers advanced, autonomous specialist cancer care, providing expert clinical leadership across acute and community settings. The role supports multidisciplinary teams, strengthens service partnerships, leads education and quality improvement, contributes to policy and research, and practices in line with ANMC standards. The CNC‑CC also collaborates with fellow CNCs and upholds a strong child‑safe culture.

You will need:

• Advanced clinical expertise in contemporary cancer care, coordination and independent clinical decision‑making.
• Strong leadership and communication, with the ability to educate, influence and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven capability in quality improvement, research, and developing policies, protocols and procedures in cancer care.

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:

• Permanent, part time, day worker position, working up to 24 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as you can join us.

*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: $118,297 to $125,543 per annum (Pro rata). 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 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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
• Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities.  (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023). 

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found