About our Team
Be part of something meaningful as a School Health Nurse, supporting the health and wellbeing of students and families across Tasmania. Within the School Health Nurse Program , you'll work at the heart of school communities - partnering with school wellbeing teams and the Tasmanian Health Service to make a real difference every day.
You'll bring evidence-based practice to life, delivering trusted, up-to-date health information and early support where it matters most.
Join a collaborative and highly supportive environment, working as part of a multidisciplinary Student Wellbeing and Support Team alongside psychologists, speech and language pathologists, social workers, and educators.
We are looking for:
As a DECYP School Health Nurse, you will be part of an innovative program dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people across Tasmania. In this rewarding role, you'll work closely with school communities to create supportive physical and social environments where students and families can thrive.
Your work will have a meaningful impact—designing and delivering engaging health promotion and education initiatives, while also providing clinical assessment, screening, referrals, and targeted support for individuals and groups. Every day offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference.
Through this Employment Register, the Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) is seeking suitably qualified and motivatedRegistered Nursesfor fixed-term and relief opportunities. These positions provide an opportunity to contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of children and young people while supporting and strengthening DECYP's nursing workforce across a range of service areas.
Please note, the register is not a current vacancy, and inclusion does not guarantee employment. However,



it offers a valuable pathway to contribute to a program that is shaping healthier futures for Tasmanian students.
The following vacancies may arise within DECYP across Tasmania:
School Health Nurse
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School Nurse (Support School)
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About DECYP

We are proudly Tasmania's core child centred government agency employing over 12,000 people across the state. Ensuring bright lives and positive futures for children and young people is at the heart of everything that we do.
From education, libraries and the early years, to child safety, youth justice and out of home care, we support Tasmanians from birth to adulthood. We lay the foundations for lifelong learning, supporting children, young people and their families at every stage to be known, safe, well and learning.
We offer a range of career openings across our beautiful state. Whatever your skilled goals or interests, we have opportunities available. We offer a variety of career and development pathways, alongside enriching learning experiences and supportive team environments.
Working with us will give you the opportunity to grow, explore and develop while making a real difference in the lives of children and young people. Please follow the below links to learn more about the Department and what we have to offer:

Discounted access to 50+ facilities across Tasmania, helping you & your family meet your fitness goals!

Free confidential counselling services. Wellbeing Connect isn't just for when things get tough. It is designed to support your wellbeing every day – helping you to stay on track, build healthy habits,



and access expert advice across a range of areas important for your overall wellbeing

Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) Website
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Essential requirements

Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment

NOTE: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.
Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

For essential and desirable requirements and classifications related to specific roles, please refer to relevant statement of duties. Please refer to the salary scales for specific classifications.
How to apply

Applicants wishing to be registered for employment need to register online via the Apply Now button. For further guidance on how to apply, please refer to our Information for ApplicantsandApplicant Guide for Employment Registers .
Before commencing employment with DECYP, please ensure you familiarise yourself with our standards of conduct and clearly defined behavioural expectations that apply while working in a role, and in situations where there is a connection to the role.
Selection from the Register

Where a vacancy occurs the School Health Nurse Program Fixed term and Casual Employment Register will be examined to identify those persons who possess the necessary knowledge, skills, currency and qualifications to undertake the duties of the vacancy and who will be available to work.
Where vacancies are identified and an applicant(s) are regarded as being suitable to undertake the particular appointment, a merit-based selection process will be undertaken. The selection process may involve formal interviews.
Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this fixed term register, please contact:
Recruitment via phone *************** or email ******

📌 School Health Nurse Program Fixed-Term And Casual Employment Register (Tasmania)
🏢 Department For Education, Children And Young People
📍 Tasmania