About the role
Work with us and you will be welcomed into a highly supportive, multidisciplinary team-based environment where you will play a key role in our school communities to build wellbeing and improve students’ educational, social and emotional development outcomes. You will use your clinical skills to provide a wide range of services including assessment and diagnosis, therapeutic interventions and programs for individuals and groups, consultation and collaboration with school staff, parents and other health professionals and organisations.
You will receive Psychology Board approved supervision required to meet general registration in addition to mentoring and support to help you transition from student to fully fledged psychologist.
Tasmania is a truly remarkable place to work and live. Enjoy the benefits of the ideal work-life balance in the North or North West, surrounded by stunning nature with pristine beaches close by. Explore the many unique galleries, museums and festivals the island offers, and delight in the incredible produce and food culture.
What we offer
- Generous leave entitlements to support your work life balance, including 11.8 weeks annual leave
- Support with the cost of relocation
- Generous budget to support your professional learning
- Access to a wide range of professional learning opportunities
You may also be eligible for a DECYP School Psychology Scholarship (see below).
Why the Department for Education, Children and Young People?
This is a Department built entirely for children and young people and their communities. Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning. The child is at the centre of everything we do, and the way we do it.
Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our Department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure Bright lives. Positive futures. for every child and young person in Tasmania.
We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions.
Period of Appointment: Permanent
Hours of work: Up to 76 hours per fortnight (part time hours may be negotiated - minimum 0.6 FTE)
Salary Range: $77,069.00 to $114,882.00 (per annum, pro rata) + 11.5% superannuation
Relocation Assistance: Talk to us about how we can support your relocation including payment or reimbursement of expenses.
Essential Requirements
- Registration as a Psychologist within Tasmania in accordance with the provisions of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Tasmania) Act 2010 or possesses a degree with a fourth year qualification in Psychology which will enable registration following two years of supervised practice as a School Psychologist.
- Qualifications as established by the Tasmanian Industrial Commission in the Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award*.
- Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment).
* School Psychologists are covered by this Award.
Desirable Requirements
- Eligible for membership of the Australian Psychological Society.
- A current driver's licence.
DECYP School Psychology Scholarship
There is also an opportunity to apply for the DECYP School Psychology Scholarship
The Scholarship provides $25,000 to support the costs of studying your course. Scholarship recipients will receive: $5,000 in your final year of study; another $10,000 when you commence your job; and $10,000 following completion of two years’ service as a DECYP School Psychologist.
Students who are provisionally registered and enrolled in an accredited pathway to psychologist registration program at an Australian university can apply for the Scholarship with their job application if they are:
- in year 5 of a 5 + 1 internship pathway
- in year 2 of a Masters program
- expected to complete all requirements of their course in 2025.
A limited number of scholarships are available and will be awarded on merit. An offer of employment does not guarantee that you will be awarded a scholarship. Please refer to the DECYP School Psychology Scholarship Guidelines for more information including full eligibility requirements.
To apply for the scholarship please download, complete and submit the application form at the same time as you complete your job application form (see below).
Information to help you prepare your job application:
Statement Of Duties (PDF)
Information for Applicants
Information about working with us
DECYP School Psychology services
How to apply
Applications should be made via the Apply Now Button and submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.
You will be prompted to answer 2 questions with reference to the selection criteria and Statement of Duties:
- Outline a situation that demonstrates your professional capacity to provide a comprehensive psychological support service for children and/or young people (maximum total 500 words).
- Outline a scenario where you have worked, or your capacity to work, collaboratively and highlight how such an approach can contribute to achieving positive outcomes for children and/or young people (maximum total 500 words).
Please Note:
- We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
- Make sure you have the contact details of one referee as this information is submitted in your online application. Your referee should be a current/recent supervisor (work or placement).
For more information please contact:
Name: Heather Percey
Title: Senior School Psychologist
Phone: 0419 121 316
Email: heather.percey@decyp.tas.gov.au
Should you have any difficulties applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au