Public Sector Updates – Statewide

Department of Children, Education and Young People (DECYP) School Health Nurses

After holding a number of meetings with members at the DECYP members have expressed they would like the ANMF Tasmanian branch to assist them in seeking to formally pursue reclassification of the School Health Nurse (SHN) role within the DECYP on the basis that current duties and responsibilities significantly exceed the scope of a Grade 4 classification. View the latest update

Updates are correct as of 9 July 2025.
Authorised by Phoebe Mansell, Acting ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary

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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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