Jobs in Hobart Tasmania Australia

Clinical Nurse Consultant- Clinical Practice and Standards (527631)

$118,297 - $125,543/yr

The Tasmanian Neurosurgical Unit is a dynamic and highly specialised Statewide Unit, providing care to patients with complex neurosurgical, spinal and neurological conditions. Patients are cared for in a ward or high dependency environment on the Unit. We are a supportive and collaborative team committed to delivering safe, compassionate and patient-centred care. Our staff work closely with medical, nursing and allied health professionals, creating a strong multidisciplinary culture where teamwork, communication and mutual respect are highly valued. The Role The Clinical Nurse Consultant – Clinical Practice and Standards provides advanced clinical leadership to improve patient safety, quality and nursing practice within Surgical and Perioperative Services, working under the broad direction of the Nurse Unit Manager. Key responsibilities include: * Providing specialist clinical advice, mentoring and education to support staff capability and consistent standards of care. * Leading clinical risk management, safety event monitoring and incident investigations, including root cause analysis, and implementing and evaluating recommendations and risk action plans. * Leading implementation of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, overseeing clinical audits, and reporting outcomes to staff and hospital committees. * Leading quality improvement and practice changes informed by research, data analysis and benchmarking, including developing, implementing and reviewing clinical policies, protocols, guidelines and models of care. * Overseeing staff mandatory competencies and compliance reporting, identifying learning needs and coordinating education with nursing leaders, educators and clinical coaches. * Supporting the investigation and resolution of consumer complaints, maintaining accurate safety reporting records and using feedback to guide service improvements. You will need * Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge and experience, with the ability to provide expert clinical leadership, exercise sound professional judgement and support staff to deliver safe, consistent and evidence-based nursing care. * Demonstrated knowledge of clinical governance, patient safety and the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, with the ability to evaluate clinical practice, identify and respond to risks, and use audits, incident reviews and clinical data to guide improvement. * Demonstrated ability to lead the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical policies, procedures and quality improvement initiatives, using effective communication, education and collaboration to strengthen clinical practice and embed sustainable improvements across the service. Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application. Details of appointment Fixed term full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as we can onboard you until 29/10/2027. * 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. 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 * 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 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 Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: * Relevant postgraduate 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: * Generic Clinical Nurse Consultant - Clinical Practice and Standards G6 (July 2023).docx Application Guide: * Applicant Guide.docx 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: Olivia Gardner Position: Nurse Unit Manager Phone number: 0409 073 537 Email address: rhhcnmneuro@ths.tas.gov.au What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania! Move to Tasmania | Tasmanian One Health Podcast - Spotify One Health Podcast - Apple Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian 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). Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Clinical Nurse Consultant - Patient Safety (523208L2)

$118,297 - $125,543/yr

The Team This is an exciting opportunity to join the Quality \& Patient Safety Service (Tasmanian Health Service – South), a dynamic multidisciplinary team based in Hobart’s CBD. Our team is committed to supporting the delivery of safe and appropriate care through monitoring, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement initiatives, helping to ensure patients across Southern Tasmania achieve the best possible health outcomes. In this role, you will work collaboratively with a diverse and dedicated group of health professionals who are passionate about upholding the Tasmanian Health Service CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. The Role We are seeking a motivated Clinical Nurse Consultant - Patient Safety to join our team. As a Clinical Nurse Consultant – Patient Safety, you will: * Provide clinical leadership to support and enhance patient safety and quality improvement across the health service. * Coordinate safety event monitoring, lead investigations into serious incidents and facilitate the implementation and evaluation of safety and quality initiatives. * Work closely with clinical teams to promote evidence-based practice, manage patient feedback, analyse safety data, and deliver education and advice to drive continuous improvement and minimise patient harm. 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, 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 $118,297 to $125,543 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 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 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 Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: * Holds, or is working towards, relevant postgraduate 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: * Generic Clinical Nurse Consultant - Patient Safety G6 (July 2023) CSU Application Guide: * Applicant Guide.docx 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: Sarah Mills Position: Executive Officer Quality and Safety Phone number: (03) 6166 8679 Email address: rhh.qi@ths.tas.gov.au What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania! Move to Tasmania | Tasmanian One Health Podcast - Spotify One Health Podcast - Apple Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian 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). Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Administrative Officer (515679)

From $768/yr

The Team: Working at the Roy Fagan Centre – A Career with Purpose: Who We Are: The Roy Fagan Centre (RFC) is Tasmania’s statewide specialised inpatient mental health facility for older persons, and part of Older Person’s Mental Health Service (OPMHS). We provide compassionate, person-centred care to individuals experiencing acute mental ill health, neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia, and complex psychiatric conditions. Our multidisciplinary team works across four purpose-built units, each designed to support dignity, safety, and therapeutic engagement. What We Do: We deliver: * Acute psychiatric care * Dementia and neuropsychiatric treatment * Geriatric rehabilitation * Palliative and end-of-life care * Rehabilitation and recovery-focused programs * Support for families, carers, and community transitions Our patients are older Tasmanians age 65+, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50+, who require specialised mental health support. We also support individuals with young-onset neurodegenerative conditions. Our Values and Culture: At RFC, live by the One Health CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence . We also embrace: * Flexibility and inclusivity * Transparency and teamwork * Holistic and trauma-informed care * Collaboration with families, carers, and community partners We foster a welcoming, non-clinical environment where music, nature, and creativity are part of everyday life. Staff are encouraged to personalise spaces, build meaningful relationships, and support consumers with empathy and respect. To further enrich our culture, we actively implement the My Home Life program—an evidence-based approach that promotes quality of life for people living and working in care settings. Through this program, we focus on: * Enhancing positive communication between staff, consumers, and families * Strengthening relational care and emotional connection * Encouraging shared decision-making and reflective practice * Creating a culture of kindness, dignity, and mutual respect My Home Life helps us ensure that every interaction is meaningful, every voice is heard, and every person—staff or consumer—feels valued and supported. Why Work with Us? We offer: * A deeply supportive and inclusive workplace * Structured supervision, mentoring, and professional development * Opportunities to specialise in dementia care, trauma-informed practice, and aged mental health * Access to professional development opportunities tailored to your role and interests, including training in dementia care, trauma-informed practice, and mental health support. * A vibrant, multidisciplinary team culture * A chance to make a real difference in the lives of older Tasmanians We value diversity, lived experience, and resilience . Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, support worker, administrator, or environmental services, your contribution matters. What We Look For We seek individuals who: * Are compassionate, curious, and collaborative * Value dignity, autonomy, and person-centred care * Are committed to continuous learning and reflective practice * Can work respectfully with families, carers, and diverse communities The Role: Administrative Officer – Roy Fagan Centre / Older Persons Mental Health Services * Provide high-level administrative, reception and operational support to the Roy Fagan Centre and Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS), ensuring efficient day-to-day service delivery. * Coordinate and supervise administrative staff, including rostering, leave management, training, induction and ongoing team support. * Manage administrative systems, records, filing and information retrieval processes to maintain accurate and confidential documentation. * Support senior management with correspondence, reports, ministerial briefings, Right to Information requests and special projects. * Liaise professionally with clients, clinicians and stakeholders, handling complex enquiries while delivering excellent customer service and maintaining confidentiality. * Assist with recruitment, staffing, meeting coordination, minute-taking, asset management, reporting and quality improvement activities across the service. You will need: * Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in contemporary office management practices including knowledge of medical terminology, or the ability to quickly acquire, and well-developed computer skills and sound organisational skills. * Ability to assist with the training and guidance of less experienced administrative staff, and the orientation of new employees including delegating administrative duties to ensure the development of team members. * Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment, including the ability to: cooperate and work well with other team members both in the administrative and clinical areas; respect the needs and ideas of others; provide support and assistance to team members; resolve conflicts; and appropriately share information with team members. 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 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 $76849 to $82996 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. * Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025. 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 * 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. More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here Eligibility 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: * Administrative Officer Band 3.docx Application Guide: * Applicant Guide.docx 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. Name: Stuart Beard Position: Director of Nursing Phone number: 0499 874 501 Email address: stuart.beard@ths.tas.gov.au What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania! Move to Tasmania | Tasmanian One Health Podcast - Spotify One Health Podcast - Apple Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian 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). Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Business Analyst (Affirmative measure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment)

This vacancy is only open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. This initiative helps to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people employed in the APS, to better reflect the diversity of the Australian community. To be eligible for this role candidates must provide confirmation of their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage. We are seeking motivated Business Analysts to join our Frontline Operations group. As a member of Frontline Operations, you’ll lead and support the delivery of high-quality services, ensuring the integrity of Australia’s tax and superannuation systems. As a Business Analyst in our Frontline Business Improvement and Frontline Resource Management business areas, you will apply your technical expertise and business knowledge to engage stakeholders, gather and analyse requirements, and support the design and implementation of business solutions that align with business objectives. You will undertake information gathering and analysis activities, translating information and data from a range of sources into meaningful insights, recommendations and practical outcomes. You will contribute to the assessment and validation of solutions, identify risks and impacts, and communicate findings to support decision-making and continuous improvement. We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Frontline Operations group in a variety of roles including: Business Analyst As a Business Analyst, you will work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs, identify opportunities for improvement and help shape solutions that deliver better outcomes. You will gather and analyse information from a range of sources, translate complex requirements into clear and meaningful documentation, and support informed decision-making. Working collaboratively across teams, you will use your analytical skills to identify challenges, evaluate options and contribute to the successful delivery of business and technology solutions. Business Intelligence Analyst As a Business Intelligence Analyst, you will analyse and interpret complex data to provide insights that support business decision-making and continuous improvement. You will work with stakeholders to understand business challenges, identify trends, risks and opportunities, and translate data into meaningful information through reports, dashboards and recommendations. Using your analytical expertise, you will help inform strategy, improve business performance and support the delivery of data-driven outcomes across the organisation. Duties for the above roles may include: * working collaboratively with stakeholders to understand business needs, challenges and opportunities, and supporting the development of practical business solutions * gathering, analysing and interpreting information from a range of sources to identify business requirements, process improvements, risks and opportunities to improve operational outcomes * eliciting, documenting and maintaining business requirements, process maps, user stories, business rules and other analysis artefacts to support solution delivery * analysing current and future business processes to identify gaps, inefficiencies and improvement opportunities, and contributing to the development of fit-for-purpose solutions * assisting with the development of business cases, impact assessments and recommendations through research, analysis and stakeholder consultation * working with stakeholders, technical teams and delivery partners to support solution design, implementation activities and the successful delivery of business outcomes * supporting testing and validation activities, including the development of test scenarios, identification of defects and confirmation that solutions meet agreed business requirements * maintaining accurate and comprehensive records, documentation and business analysis artefacts, while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance processes, systems and service delivery outcomes. These roles may be offered on an ongoing or non-ongoing basis in Adelaide, Albury, Box Hill (VIC), Brisbane CBD, Burnie, Canberra, Dandenong, Gosford, Hobart, Melbourne CBD, Moonee Ponds, Newcastle, Parramatta, Penrith, Perth, Sydney CBD, Townsville, Upper Mount Gravatt or Wollongong. We embrace the strength of diversity – through our people and the perspectives they bring. We are committed to inclusive recruitment practices and encourage applications from people with disability or neurodivergence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments can be provided throughout the selection process.