The Team:

The Alcohol and Drug Service (ADS) is a statewide service providing care to clients accessing treatment for Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs in Tasmania. The ADS operates within a Multidisciplinary Team and trauma informed framework. All of our services work closely together to deliver excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

The Role:

As a member of the Alcohol and Drug Service (ADS), the Clinical Nurse Educator will provide leadership, specialist advice and strategic planning in the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic workforce, education and training initiatives within the ADS and more broadly across the ATOD sector. This is a statewide role and can be based in the North, Northwest or South of the state and will involve regular intrastate travel.

You will need:

Specialist knowledge, extensive experience and a comprehensive understanding of contemporary evidence and clinical practice as it relates to the alcohol, tobacco and other drugs field.

Sound knowledge of adult learning principles, health and professional development issues and their impact on the knowledge and skill requirements of the nursing workforce.

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective partnerships and strategic networks for the development of integrated education programs for workers in the alcohol, tobacco and other drug services field.

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:

Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 22 September.

*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.

Location: Statewide, Tasmania

Salary: $114,851 to $121,886 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.

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.
• 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:

• Current Drivers Licence.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in the alcohol, tobacco and other drug (ATOD) sector or similar role (clinical and/or education/development).
• Holds or is working towards a relevant tertiary qualification in ATOD field and/or education/training and assessment.

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:

• 517286 Clinical Nurse Educator ADS G6 (May 2025).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 Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Darren Turner
Group Director - Alcohol and Drug Services
(03) 6166 0845
[email protected]

Applications Close: Thursday, 7 August 2025 at 11:55pm

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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.