Registered Nurse - Alcohol & Other Drug (500831)
Top Benefits
About the role
The Team: The Tasmanian Department of Health is seeking passionate and skilled clinicians to join our specialist Alcohol and Drug Counselling Service. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to individuals affected by alcohol and other drug use. Be part of a supportive and dynamic service committed to improving health outcomes across the Tasmanian community.
The Role: As a key member of the Alcohol and Drug Service Community Team, you will provide evidence-based assessment, case management, and individual outpatient counselling to people impacted by alcohol and other drug use. You will work with a diverse client group, often presenting with a range of complex health and psychosocial needs. Operating within a trauma informed and harm minimisation focused framework, you will contribute to multidisciplinary care planning, deliver targeted health interventions, and support ongoing quality improvement within the service.
You will need:
- Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary evidence based practice used in the treatment and prevention of alcohol and other drug dependence, including alcohol and other drug assessment, the harm minimisation framework, interventions and prevention activities.
- Knowledge of, and the ability to undertake, comprehensive assessments and therapeutic interventions with complex AOD issues.
- Knowledge of and ability to develop, monitor and implement quality assurance and improvement activities and/or research.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment: Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
- 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: $78,179 to $105,995 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
Access to the Grade 4 salary range $99,455- $105,995 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4
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
Salary Packaging: You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
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:
- Completed or working towards post graduate qualifications in AOD
- Current Driver’s Licence
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
- Registered Nurse - Alcohol and Other Drug G3-4.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.
- applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Ellen Waugh
Nurse Manager - Team Leader (ADS-South)
6166 0808
What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in 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!
Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle
One Health Podcast - Spotify
One Health Podcast - Apple
Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
About Department of Health, Tasmania
The Department of Health improves, promotes, protects and maintains the health, safety and wellbeing of Tasmanians through service planning, managing, procuring and delivering high quality health services.
This covers the range of essential public services delivered by operational Groups:
- Ambulance Tasmania provides integrated, high quality, pre-hospital emergency and medical care, health transport and medical retrieval services to the Tasmanian community.
- Public Health Services works to improve and protect the health and wellbeing of all Tasmanians by working in partnership with individuals, groups and communities.
It also includes the vital corporate support services provided by departmental Groups:
- Corporate Services manages the delivery of an efficient and effective statewide health and human services system by leading the provision of strategic corporate, policy and regulatory services.
- Planning, Purchasing and Performance performs the core system management functions of strategy and planning, purchasing, performance management, monitoring, reporting and analysis. Office of the Secretary provides high level public administration, parliamentary and corporate governance support and advice to DoH, the Secretary and Portfolio Minister.
Together these functions provide:
- portfolio advice to the Minister for Health
- public services to clients and the community
- strategic leadership and direction to service delivery areas
- corporate support services to service delivery areas
- a framework of policies, processes, procedures and controls to assure the Government and the community that the objectives of the health system are being met.
Registered Nurse - Alcohol & Other Drug (500831)
Top Benefits
About the role
The Team: The Tasmanian Department of Health is seeking passionate and skilled clinicians to join our specialist Alcohol and Drug Counselling Service. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to individuals affected by alcohol and other drug use. Be part of a supportive and dynamic service committed to improving health outcomes across the Tasmanian community.
The Role: As a key member of the Alcohol and Drug Service Community Team, you will provide evidence-based assessment, case management, and individual outpatient counselling to people impacted by alcohol and other drug use. You will work with a diverse client group, often presenting with a range of complex health and psychosocial needs. Operating within a trauma informed and harm minimisation focused framework, you will contribute to multidisciplinary care planning, deliver targeted health interventions, and support ongoing quality improvement within the service.
You will need:
- Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary evidence based practice used in the treatment and prevention of alcohol and other drug dependence, including alcohol and other drug assessment, the harm minimisation framework, interventions and prevention activities.
- Knowledge of, and the ability to undertake, comprehensive assessments and therapeutic interventions with complex AOD issues.
- Knowledge of and ability to develop, monitor and implement quality assurance and improvement activities and/or research.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment: Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
- 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: $78,179 to $105,995 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
Access to the Grade 4 salary range $99,455- $105,995 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4
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
Salary Packaging: You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
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:
- Completed or working towards post graduate qualifications in AOD
- Current Driver’s Licence
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
- Registered Nurse - Alcohol and Other Drug G3-4.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.
- applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Ellen Waugh
Nurse Manager - Team Leader (ADS-South)
6166 0808
What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in 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!
Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle
One Health Podcast - Spotify
One Health Podcast - Apple
Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
About Department of Health, Tasmania
The Department of Health improves, promotes, protects and maintains the health, safety and wellbeing of Tasmanians through service planning, managing, procuring and delivering high quality health services.
This covers the range of essential public services delivered by operational Groups:
- Ambulance Tasmania provides integrated, high quality, pre-hospital emergency and medical care, health transport and medical retrieval services to the Tasmanian community.
- Public Health Services works to improve and protect the health and wellbeing of all Tasmanians by working in partnership with individuals, groups and communities.
It also includes the vital corporate support services provided by departmental Groups:
- Corporate Services manages the delivery of an efficient and effective statewide health and human services system by leading the provision of strategic corporate, policy and regulatory services.
- Planning, Purchasing and Performance performs the core system management functions of strategy and planning, purchasing, performance management, monitoring, reporting and analysis. Office of the Secretary provides high level public administration, parliamentary and corporate governance support and advice to DoH, the Secretary and Portfolio Minister.
Together these functions provide:
- portfolio advice to the Minister for Health
- public services to clients and the community
- strategic leadership and direction to service delivery areas
- corporate support services to service delivery areas
- a framework of policies, processes, procedures and controls to assure the Government and the community that the objectives of the health system are being met.