Allied Health Professional - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (522497L10)

- Australia, Tas
- Oct 26, 2026

About Tasmania Government

About the Tasmanian State ServiceThe 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...

The Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS) Team within the Department of Health Tasmania is dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of infants, children, young people, and their families. Working as a multidisciplinary team of allied health professionals, clinicians, and specialists, the team provides assessment, intervention, and therapeutic support to help young people achieve positive mental health outcomes. Committed to evidence-based practice, collaboration, and person-centred care, the team works closely with families, schools, healthcare providers, and community services to deliver compassionate and effective support.

The Role

Join Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services as an Allied Health Professional and play a vital role in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children, young people, and their families. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide specialist assessment, case management and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for young people experiencing a range of mental health concerns. You will collaborate closely with families, carers, health professionals and community agencies to deliver high-quality, recovery-focused care while contributing to service development, quality improvement and community mental health awareness initiatives.

You will need





- Demonstrated experience in a clinical area relevant to child and adolescent mental health, including assessment and treatment of young people experiencing mental health difficulties.
- Sound knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic interventions and a commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and build effective relationships with families, carers and partner agencies.
- A commitment to career development, clinical supervision, quality improvement and contemporary mental health practice.

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 part time, day worker position, working up to 53.2 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 21 January 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.

$117,272 to $126,182 pro rata per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.





- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union 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.

- Please note that access to salaries beyond $123,487 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

- Professional Development Allowance of up to $1200 per annum, paid on a fortnightly, pro rata basis.

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

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

- Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Occupational Board of Australia and Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia; or
- Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Psychology Board of Australia and Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia; or
- Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and is a full member of AASW or is eligible for membership with the AASW; or
- Tertiary qualification/program of study accredited by Speech Pathology Australia and is a full member of Speech Pathology Austral

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