The role:

An exciting opportunity exists for a psychologist to join our team in Psychology Services, Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH). Tasmania offers a unique culture and lifestyle, with a strong sense of community and belonging. Say goodbye to lengthy commutes, and enjoy breath-taking coastlines, National Parks, and incredible fresh produce crafted by locals, all within a stone’s throw of your workplace.

As the largest hospital and major triage centre for the state, the RHH sees a wide range of clinical populations, which enables you to rapidly broaden your clinical knowledge and experience. This is a rare opportunity that would be of particular benefit to early career clinicians. The slower paced lifestyle allows you to practice mindfully, to find meaning in your work, and to develop a strong understanding of your patients.

As part of our friendly Psychology Services team, you will receive clinical supervision and opportunities for skill development, collaboration, and professional growth.  

As the Clinical Neuropsychologist or Clinical Neuropsychologist Registrar, you will provide evidence-based assessments and interventions to patients of the RHH Neuropsychology Outpatient Paediatric Neuropsychology Services (OPeNS).

The OPeNS is a statewide specialist neuropsychology service based at Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH), for children and adolescents with congenital disorders or acquired brain injuries.

The role involves:

• Assessment of neuropsychological conditions to inform ongoing care and support needs;
• Providing psychoeducation to patients and their families and recommendations for further support;
• Delivery of appropriate cognitive and behavioural interventions; and,
• Liaising with community providers to link the patient in with relevant services and supports.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a neuropsychologist with experience in paediatric assessment, or an enthusiastic registrar or new graduate looking to develop skills within this field. Support and mentoring are available to help the successful applicant to transition into the role, and clinical supervision will be provided to new graduates and psychology registrars.

Please get in touch to discuss this opportunity further and how it fits with your career goals and to learn about other opportunities in Psychology Services.

Psychology Services

As the psychologist in OPeNS, you sit within the broader RHH Psychology Services team, which consists of clinical psychologists, clinical neuropsychologists, and health psychologists, working across inpatient and outpatient settings. We are a dynamic team of high achieving clinicians, who are passionate and committed to our work and community. You will also form part of a dedicated team of RHH Allied Health Professionals, within a workplace that supports contemporary, client-centred, evidence-based practice, professional support, and opportunities for growth. 

Within the Psychology Services team we offer:

• Professional development support, peer review and clinical supervision including to new graduates and psychology registrars.
• Support, mentoring and development from a psychology and allied health leadership team.
• Opportunities to gain experience in different clinical areas.   

Details of Appointment

Permanent, part time, day worker position working 30.4 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.

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

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. 

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

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
• 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

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Psychology Board of Australia Current Working with Children Registration.

2. Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia.

3. Psychology Board of Australia approved area of practice endorsement in Clinical Neuropsychology OR completion of an approved postgraduate qualification in the area of practice of Neuropsychology, who are currently completing or eligible to commence the registrar program.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Psychology Board of Australia Registration as a Board Approved Supervisor

2. Postgraduate degree in Clinical Neuropsychology

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

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, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

• Clinical Neuropsychologist-Clinical Neuropsychology Registrar - Paediatrics HP03 WWCR.pdf
• Clinical Neuropsychologist-Clinical Neuropsychology Registrar - Paediatrics HP03 WWCR.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

For more information, please contact

Caroline Davis

Manager Psychologist Services
0417 828 987
caroline.davis@ths.tas.gov.au

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