The Team:
The Rehabilitation Psychologist works within the Community Rehabilitation Unit (CRU), part of the Department of Health’s Southern Tasmania services. This team delivers adult outpatient rehabilitation for clients with complex conditions, primarily acquired neurological disorders such as stroke and traumatic brain injury.
The CRU operates as an interdisciplinary team, including professionals from:
- Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Speech Pathology
- Dietetics
- Social Work
- Rehabilitation Nursing
- Allied Health Assistants and other specialists.
The team focuses on client-centred goal setting and rehabilitation planning, providing care in a well-equipped centre and in community or home settings. Collaboration and evidence-based practice are central to their approach, ensuring high-quality outcomes across the continuum of care. The environment is supportive, innovative, and committed to improving health and independence for clients in Southern Tasmania.
The Role:
Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team in the provision of psychology services to clients referred to the Community Rehabilitation Unit (CRU).
Provide clinical expertise and best practice assessment and therapeutic interventions, in accordance with organisational policies and the professional code of conduct of the Australian Psychological Society and the AHPRA Australian Psychological Society Code of Ethics.
You will need to:
- Work as an effective member of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team in the planning, implementation and evaluation of psychology services for clients referred to CRU.
- Provide education and act as a resource for carers and service providers in relation to complex Psychology issues related to rehabilitation.
- Initiate and participate in peer review, quality assurance programs, education and research as part of the multidisciplinary rehabilitation team as required.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania:
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointment:
Permanent part time, day worker position, working 68.4 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible
*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 12% 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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
*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
- Experience in a relevant rehabilitation setting
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:
Rehabilitation Psychologist HP03 (WORD)
Application Guide:
Department of Health - Applicant Guide (WORD)
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.
*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Oliver de Angelis
Position: Senior Rehabilitation Psychologist
Phone number: (03) 6166 7312
Email address: oliver.de.angelis@ths.tas.gov.au
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