At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a multidisciplinary team to provide psychology assessments and therapy for children.
- Company: Department of Health Tasmania, committed to compassionate and inclusive care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, fitness passport, and relocation assistance.
- Other info: Permanent full-time role with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying Tasmania's stunning lifestyle.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in psychology and registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
The predicted salary is between 126182 - 126182 $ per year.
The Team
As a psychologist, you’ll play a leading role in our inclusive and expert allied health team at North-West Regional Hospital (Burnie), working alongside our Physicians, fellow Allied Health Professionals and Nurses to provide comprehensive care that is centred on the unique situation of each individual you meet. This is how you can gain true meaning from your work. The team will rely on you thriving in your role and will be invested in making this a reality.
The Role
Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team in the provision of psychology assessment and therapy services to outpatients of the paediatric service. Provide clinical expertise and evidence-based assessments and therapeutic interventions in accordance with organisational policies and relevant professional codes of conduct.
You will need
- Extensive experience in, and knowledge of, contemporary psychology practice relevant to children and their families.
- Demonstrated extensive experience and expertise in the clinical management of clients with complex psychological issues including the ability to liaise effectively with family, carers and other service providers.
- Proven high level interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
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.
Position Features
It is expected the occupant will travel within the North West Region of Tasmania as required. Travel throughout the State, including King Island may also be necessary at times.
Salary
$117,272 to $126,182 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025.
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.
Allowances
Access to salaries beyond $123,487 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme. The following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available: Professional Development Allowance of up to $1200 per annum, paid on a fortnightly, pro rata basis.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- Travel and relocation assistance support may be available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
- 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.
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Psychology Board of Australia.
- Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia.
- Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements).
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Holds area of practice endorsement in relevant area/s: Counselling Psychology, Community Psychology, Educational and Developmental Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Health Psychology, Organisational Psychology, or Sport and Exercise Psychology.
- Current Driver’s Licence.
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