Department of Health Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing CMHW
- MH & Statewide Services Applications must be submitted by Sunday 29 November, 2026 11:55 PM Sunday 29 November, 2026 11:55 PM AEST Award/Classification: Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 8, Level 3 Employment type: Permanent, full-time Region: North West

Location:
The Department of Health is seeking Nurse Practitioners to lead Adult Mental Health Services across Tasmania's North and North West regions. These permanent full-time positions combine clinical leadership and operational management of three community-based acute mental health services, providing triage, assessment, brief intervention, and recovery-focused care for adults experiencing acute mental health concerns. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the successful applicants will collaborate with emergency departments, emergency services, consumers, families, GPs, and mental health teams to deliver trauma-informed treatment and improve outcomes across the community. Join our Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing team at our sites in the North and North West and make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults experiencing mental health challenges. These permanent, full time role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive care while working alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team. As a leader and Nurse Practitioner in our Adult Mental Health Services, you will be clinically and operationally responsible for 3 small acute community based services responsible for providing triage, assessment and brief interventions for individuals experiencing acute mental health concerns. You'll work collaboratively with emergency services, emergency departments and mental health services, consumers their families,



to develop and implement trauma informed treatment plans that promote recovery and wellbeing.

We offer
a supportive work environment where professional development is encouraged and valued. You'll have access to ongoing training opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and comprehensive employee benefits. Our team is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are welcomed and respected.

Key Responsibilities
- Integrating contemporary information and evidence with experience to support the decision making, creative thinking and objective analysis that are expected at this level.
- Applying and sharing expert clinical knowledge to improve the consumer’s care.
- Conducting comprehensive mental health assessments.
- Initiating and interpreting diagnostic pathology and/or radiology.
- Initiating short and medium-term psychotherapies and other treatments including psychotropic and other medications.
- Clinically managing consumers either directly or by delegation, including admitting and discharging from clinical settings.
- Communicating and developing treatment, safety, and management plans in collaboration with consumers, other relevant members of the health care team, and General Practitioners.
- Contributing clinical expertise to learning environments, which may include individual/team capability development and/or post registration clinical teaching.




- Operational management What You'll Bring
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner with AHPRA
- Master Nurse Practitioner with specialisation in mental health
- Postgraduate qualifications in mental health or psychiatric nursing
- Significant experience working with all ages across the lifespan experiencing mental health concerns
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to person centred care and recovery principles
- Ability to work independently while contributing to team goals 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:
- Multiple Permanent full time, day worker (with on call) position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as you can join us. *notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Salary:
$148,470 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accord

📌 Nurse Practitioner (Hobart)
🏢 Department of Health, Tasmania
📍 Hobart