Associate Nurse Unit Manager (534193)

The Child Health and Parenting Service (CHaPS) provides important health and wellbeing services to families across Tasmania with children aged 0 to 5. The service promotes the healthy development and wellbeing of children, providing growth and developmental assessments, health-focused early intervention, referrals and connections with other early childhood providers.

The CHaPS Residential Parenting Unit (lilinga) supports early intervention and support to families to navigate the adjustments and broad range of challenges that can arise during early parenting, equipping them with the confidence, knowledge and tools needed to support family wellbeing.

lilinga means Tasmanian Myrtle Beech (Nothofagus cunninghamii) in palawa kani, the language of Tasmanian Aborigines.

Demonstrated Child and Family Health clinical experience with the ability to provide clinical leadership, exercise professional judgement, and work with minimal supervision.

Strong understanding of service delivery and resource management; demonstrated ability to contribute to service improvement, policy development and innovation.

Excellent organisational, time management, communication and teamwork skills; and advanced knowledge of clinical risk management, safety, quality and WHS principles within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

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.

Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing 1 November 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.

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria

Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

Current Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

Holds, or is working towards, relevant postgraduate qualifications

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Mel Monk Position: Nurse Unit Manager - CHAPS Phone number: 0417 520 929 Email address: [email protected]

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