The Team
The Health Manual Handling team is a statewide team of subject matter experts dedicated to minimising the risk of injuries associated with lifting, moving, or supporting loads—including people, equipment, and supplies.
Our mission is to equip staff with the knowledge, tools, and techniques to perform tasks with maximum safety, efficiency and capacity, both at work and home.
The Role
Act as the regional lead (north) for safe manual handling across the Department of Health (DoH) by providing expert guidance, influencing safe work practices, and supporting the development and implementation of systems and strategies that minimise manual‑handling‑related risks and promote the safety and wellbeing of staff, patients, visitors, and consumers.
You will need
* Broad experience working as a Registered Nurse across a range of practice settings within the health sector.
* Sound knowledge and understanding (or working towards) of current Tasmanian Work Health & Safety legislation and an in-depth understanding of the current Hazardous Manual Tasks: Code of Practice.
* Experience in (or working towards) undertaking Work Health & Safety risk assessments in relation to manual handling risks.
* Experience in delivering education and training to diverse groups.
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. It also 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 natural beauty and a lifestyle that supports professional work and community engagement.
Details of appointment
Fixed term, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period up to twelve (12) months.
Note: hours are negotiable 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
$118,297 to $125,543 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
* Salary range is in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
* Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type
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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here.
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
* Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
* Tertiary or VET sector qualifications in education and training, including qualifications related to training people in manual handling, manual tasks, or general education and training.
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment checks.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
* Clinical Nurse Consultant - Manual Handling G6.docx
Application Guide:
* Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx
How to apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the designated contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Melissa Kim
Director - Quality and Consumer Safety CMHW
Phone: (03) 6777 4386
melissa.kim@health.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in the Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania.
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Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that the Department of Health does. We encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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