Clinical Nurse Specialist - Staff Health (526124L6)

- Australia, Tas
- Sep 24, 2026

Medicine Part Time - Continuing

About Tasmania Government

About the Tasmanian State Service The Tasmanian State Service (TSS)is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than 200...

Based at the Launceston General Hospital and working within the Infection Prevention and Control Unit, you will be joining a team of dynamic and dedicated nursing and administration professionals with a passion for caring for their colleagues and promoting communicable disease prevention and control.

The Role

- Employee assessments and immunisation
- Skin assessment for hand dermatitis associated with hand hygiene products
- Contact tracing and case management of affected individuals, and management of disease outbreaks.
- Occupational exposure counselling and management

You will need (Up to 3 bullet points)

- Demonstrated advanced clinical competence and expertise in the delivery and coordination of clinical nursing practice, coupled with experience and specialist skills within the area of immunisation and Statement of Duties | PAGE 3 of 4 vaccination programs, occupational exposure management and skin health assessment for hand dermatitis associated with hand hygiene products
- Demonstrated highly developed educational/training skills, with the proven ability to influence, educate and direct the activities of others and implement change within the context of a multidisciplinary setting.
- Ability to apply advanced communication and interpersonal skills in a multidisciplinary environment, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills, as well as the capacity to develop and maintain productive relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

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 16 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.

$109,767 to $115,813 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.

Advantages 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

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:

- Current Drivers Licence
- Certificate as a Nurse Immuniser registered with Public Health within Tasmania

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

For more information:

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

Name: Fiona De Sousa
Position: Nurse Manager Infection Prevention and Control Unit
Phone number: 67776715

Email address: F [email protected]

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!

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.

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📌 Clinical Nurse Specialist - Staff Health (526124 (Launceston)
🏢 Tasmania Government
📍 Launceston