The Team

Child &Youth; Mental Health Service (CYMHS) Northwest (NW) is a tertiary Statewide Mental Health Service, providing mental health care to children and young people (under 18 years), and their families, living in the Northwest Tasmania who have a severe, complex or acute mental illness. CYMHS practice within a multi‑disciplinary framework to provide assessments and a wholistic approach to treatment planning tailored to meet the individual needs of the child, young person and their family.

Child and Youth Mental Health Services | Tasmanian Department of Health

The Role

As part of a CYMHS multi‑disciplinary team delivering high‑quality mental health services in accordance with the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, Statewide and Mental Health principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the Allied Health Professional will:

- Undertake the delivery of quality client care services utilising evidence‑based best practice and recovery principles within a collaborative and multi‑disciplinary framework.
- Provide assessment, treatment and assertive case management to clients of CYMHS and their families or carers in relation to mental health issues and in accordance with discipline specific skills, abilities and experience.
- Promotes community awareness in relation to mental health and can liaise with other Agencies regarding the support and management of clients with mental health needs.

You will need





- Contemporary knowledge and experience of child and youth mental health service care principles including statutory requirements, assessment, risk assessment, safety planning and the ability to implement this in the practice setting.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the theoretical and practical application of a range of therapeutic interventions relevant to CYMHS, with the ability to acquire further expertise into the future.
- Possession of a high level of interpersonal skills with the ability to consult, liaise, negotiate, provide training and work co‑operatively within the framework of a multi‑disciplinary team, and the broader service system.

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 up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing 14 December 2026.

- 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

$81,614 to $117,074 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 advantages including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Allowances

- Please note that access to salaries beyond $115,529 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:

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

Benefits availa

📌 Allied Health Professional (West Coast)
🏢 Department of Health, Tasmania
📍 West Coast