Public Sector Updates – Statewide

Public Sector Vacancy Control

The ANMF has written to the secretary of the Department of Health to raise serious concerns about the negative impact the Vacancy Control Committee is having on recruitment for frontline nursing and midwifery roles. View the latest update.

Updates are correct as of 15 May 2025.
Authorised by Phoebe Mansell, ANMF Tasmanian Acting Branch Secretary

ASSISTANCE & SUPPORT

Member Support Team: The ANMF Tasmanian Branch is 8000 plus members strong! Supporting nurses, midwives, and care workers as the only union in Tasmania employing nurses and care workers to represent members. This is why our Organisers and Member Support Team are uniquely positioned to understand your experiences, represent you in your workplace, and offer industrial advice that’s relevant to you. Please contact our Member Support Team if you need workplace support, would like to discuss any matters or raise a concern. Alternatively, you can send an email outlining your concerns to our team - membersupport@anmftas.org.au. Email is the preferred and fastest way of contacting the team, however if your matter is urgent, please phone (03) 6223 6777 or 1800 001 241 if you are outside of Hobart.

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Nurse and Midwife Support If you are seeking confidential support and advice, members have access to 24/7 phone support from Nurse and Midwife Support.

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