Applications for this EoI are restricted to existing fixed-term and permanent employees within the Tasmanian State Service in accordance with Managing Positions in the State Service 2016 and Employment in the State Service - Employment Direction No. 1.

The Team

The School Health Nurse Program is seeking expressions of interest from experienced Registered Nurses to undertake an acting Nurse Manager role during a period of parental leave.

This is a valuable leadership opportunity for a nurse looking to further develop their management and leadership capabilities while contributing to the strategic and operational delivery of the program. Working closely with the Director of Nursing, Nurse Managers and the Statewide Leadership Team, you will support clinical governance, workforce management, quality improvement initiatives, and the professional development of School Health Nurses across the service.

Comprehensive orientation, mentoring, leadership support and professional development opportunities will be provided to help the successful applicant build confidence and capability in the role.

About the Role

The Nurse Manager leads and manages the day-to-day operations of the School Health Nurse Program in line with state and national priorities, service standards and best practice.

Key responsibilities include:

- Providing specialist advice to support program planning and implementation.
- Leading the delivery of School Health Nurse services across assigned regions.
- Liaising with principals and local managers on service delivery matters.
- Supporting staff performance, wellbeing and professional development.
- Contributing to policy development, clinical governance and continuous quality improvement.
- Supporting the development, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based nursing models and practices.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in nursing leadership, workforce management,



strategic planning and healthcare governance within a supportive and collaborative environment.

We are offering

- 11 January 2027 start date for 12 months
- Full-time - 76 hours per fortnight
- We are a child-safe organisation
- Pathways to grow your career

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Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

We are looking for

Essential

- Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment

Desirable

- Current drivers licence.
- Relevant post-graduate qualification.

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

How to apply

Applications should include:





- a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
- a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
- a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.
- The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

More information

For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email [email protected].

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name: Ann Bingham
Title: Acting Director Nursing - School Health Nurse Program
Phone: 0438 956 341
Email: [email protected]

About DECYP

Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, secure, well and learning.

The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.

Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania.

We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values based culture.

📌 Nurse Manager - School Health Nurse Program - 975680 (Tasmania)
🏢 Department of Education Tasmania
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