Job Description

Please note this position is also being advertised as a Senior Allied Health Professional - Court Liaison Officer (600610) and only one position will be filled on merit. Please note this position is eligible for Multi - Disciplinary Allowance

The Team

Community Forensic Mental Health is seeking expressions of interest from employees interested in working as a Court Liaison Officer across the Burnie and Devonport Magistrates courts.

This is an excellent opportunity to undertake work within the Forensic Mental Health Service to deliver specialist mental health assessment and consultation to Magistrates, Solicitors, Police, and Community Corrections staff.

The successful applicant can either be based out of the CFMHS Launceston office or Devonport however travel will be required to attend court in Burnie and Devonport in person as required.

The Role

• Provide specialist clinical mental health assessment to those persons identified within the Justice system as having or who may have a mental health problem.
• Provide high-level written reports to the Courts.
• Liaise with other government and non-government agencies to formulate appropriate interventions that are acceptable to the Court and the client.
• Ensure referral and relevant information is relayed promptly to Agencies involved with ongoing care of people with mental health problems involved with the criminal justice system.

You will need

• Demonstrated specialist knowledge and understanding of mental health disorders and the needs of individuals experiencing psychological and emotional problems.
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience working in a forensic setting or ability to acquire the same and obtain certification as a Mental Health Officer under the Mental Health Act and other current statutory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to organise and manage workload, set priorities and work without close supervision as a member of the multidisciplinary team.

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

Details of appointment

Fixed term full time, day worker, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible until April 2027.

*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 vacancies.

Salary

$109,767 - $115,813 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian 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.

Correctional Allowances:

• 6.5% Correctional Allowance

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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
• Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and possess specialist tertiary graduate or post graduate mental health/psychiatric nursing qualification; or completed prior to the transfer of nurse education to the tertiary sector, a hospital based training program that resulted in previous registration as a psychiatric nurse by the relevant nurse registration authority within Australia, New Zealand or the United Kingdom

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence

Under particular circumstances employees may be required to undertake a new conviction 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:

• CNS - Court Liaison Officer G5

Applicant Guide

• Applicant Guide.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

Name: Rebecca Carpentier

Position: A/ADON CFMHS & DHLS

Phone number: 0455 383 124

Email address: rebecca.carpentier@ths.tas.gov.au

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