An exciting opportunity exists for a psychologist to join our team in Psychology Services, Hospitals South (Royal Hobart Hospital, RHH) working in a paediatric outpatient setting.
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. Our relatively small size enables you to develop a strong understanding of your patients and to see the difference you make in their lives but is still large enough to offer opportunities for career progression, diversity in work, and development of areas of specialisation. The slower paced lifestyle allows you to practice mindfully and to find meaning in your work. Our relative geographical isolation has led to a culture of innovation, resourcefulness, and collaboration, and you have the opportunity to be part of shaping the future of our healthcare system.
The role:
Working within a multidisciplinary team, as the Tasmanian Community Paediatric Service (TCPS) psychologist, you will be providing evidence-based assessments and therapeutic interventions to paediatric outpatients in the Southern region of Tasmania. TCPS provides specialised, coordinated multidisciplinary paediatric service providing care to children, young people, and their families.
The role involves:
- Working to support the development and safety of children 0-18 years.
- Providing assessment and intervention to address developmental needs.
- Working with a wide range of clinical populations, bringing diversity to the role and enabling rapid broadening of clinical knowledge and experience.
- Liaising with community providers to link children and their families in with relevant services and supports.
- Community travel as required.
Please get in touch to discuss this opportunity further and how thit may fit with your career goals.
Psychology Services
As the psychologist in the TCPS, you sit within the broader RHH Psychology Services team, which consists of clinical psychologists, 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 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 for rotations to gain experience in different clinical areas.
Details of appointment:
Fixed term part time, day worker, working 38 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 24 December 2025.
*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.
Salary: $110,425 to $121,907 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.
- 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.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
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.
- Current Working with Children Registration.
*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Endorsement by the Psychology Board of Australia as a Clinical Psychologist or Clinical Neuropsychologist
- Post graduate degree in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology
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: Clinical Psychologist and Manager Psychologist Services
Phone number: 0417 828 987
Email address: caroline.davis@ths.tas.gov.au
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