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Psychology Services
- A team of Clinical psychologists, Neuropsychologists, and Health Psychologists working alongside multidisciplinary professionals in allied health, nursing and medical teams
- We offer professional development support, peer review and clinical supervision including to new graduates and psychology registrars.
- Support, mentoring and development from a psychology leadership team.
The role:
- Provide psychological services including evidence-based assessments and therapeutic interventions to patients of the Tasmanian Health Service – Hospitals South in the acute and subacute inpatient setting as well as the community setting.
- Engage with, and provide advice and consultation to, multidisciplinary teams including assisting multidisciplinary teams in discharge planning, multidisciplinary case conferences and family meetings, as required.
- Provide education and support to families, carers, staff, service providers and others involved in ongoing patient care and management.
We are recruiting to positions within our inpatient team working across services in the acute and subacute and community setting.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment: Allied Health Professional, Level 3
1x Fixed term, part time, day worker position, working 38 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 31 March 2026.
1x Fixed term, part time, day worker position (not working weekends, but working public holidays), working 30.4 hour per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 30 November 2025.
Multiple permanent, part time, day worker positions available, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*Hours to be negotiated with the successful applicants.
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.
Salary: $110,425 to $126,703 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No.2 of 2022.
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:
- Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme
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 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 $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
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Caroline Davis
Position: Manager and Clinical Psychologist, Psychology Services (Hospitals South)
Phone number: 0417 828 987
Email address: caroline.davis@ths.tas.gov.au
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