Department of Health are seeking a Psychologist to join the Family Violence Counselling and Support Services - Child and Young Person Program (CHYPP).

Join a passionate, dynamic and supportive team in providing counselling and support to children, young people and their families who have experienced family violence. 

Please note this position is dual classified and is also being advertised as Psychologist (517844c). Only one position will be filled on merit.

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The role:

• Assist children and young people to recover from the effect of family violence trauma through the delivery of developmentally appropriate specialist psychological services and therapeutic support.
• Undertake appropriate forms of interventions within family violence, trauma and attachment frameworks in line with evidence-based practice and contemporary therapeutic models.
• Undertake psychological assessments of children, young people and their families using standardised assessment methods.
• Provide therapeutic interventions, case management services and, if necessary, referrals to appropriate agencies.
• Contribute to and participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of programs, including group programs and sessions for clients of Children and Young Persons’ Program (CHYPP) and Family Violence Counselling and Support Service (FVCSS).

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

Details of Appointment

Permanent, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours may 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 fixed term full time, part time and casual vacancies.

Location: North West - Tasmania

Salary: $106,966 - $123,013 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $115,573 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme
• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available: 

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees. 
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
• 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.

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

• Current Driver’s Licence

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Registered Psychologist, giving eligibility for membership of the Australian Psychological Society, with relevant tertiary qualifications and clinical experience in the human services sector

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide and Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties: 517844 Psychologist HP03 (July 2023) WWCR CSU.docx

Applicant Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

For more information, please contact

Jess Egginton
Position: CHYPP Team Leader 
Phone:  0400 062 592
E-mail: jessica.egginton@ths.tas.gov.au

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