Location

Hobart

Period of Appointment

Up to 12 Month

Hours per fortnight

76 hours per fortnight

Duties

To provide psychological services, focusing on improving and maintaining psychological health and wellbeing for Tasmania Police officers, Tasmanian Fire Service firefighters, Paramedics, State Emergency Service personnel, Forensic Science Service Tasmania staff and State Service employees and Volunteers.  Services may also be provided to immediate family members.

Essential Requirements

• General registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• A registered practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• A current driver licence

Pre-Employment Checks 

The Head of the State Service has determined that a person nominated for appointment to this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. Any relevant serious criminal offence or repeated serious offences over any period, which are not mitigated by additional information, may provide grounds for declining an application for appointment. Such offences would include, but are not limited to:

• Arson and fire setting;
• Sexual offences;
• Dishonesty (e.g. theft, burglary, breaking and entering, fraud);
• Deception (e.g. obtaining an advantage by deception);
• Making false declarations;
• Violent crimes and crimes against the person;
• Malicious damage and destruction to property
• Trafficking of narcotic substance;
• False alarm raising. 

Desirable Requirements

Area of Practice Endorsement from the Psychology Board of Australia such as clinical psychology, counselling psychology or organisational psychology.

Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

004671, 005255, 005402 - SoD - Psychologist, Wellbeing Support.docx

004671, 005255, 005402 - SoD - Psychologist, Wellbeing Support.PDF

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.DOCX

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.pdf

DPFEM is a child safe organisation which is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people; and every member of DPFEM has a responsibility to keep all children safe.  

As the organisation moves towards a more inclusive workplace which better reflects our community, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, cultures and abilities, and those that may require flexibility such as part-time, compressed days, or adjustments around start or finish times.

How to Apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. 

Online applications will only be accepted, please click the blue Apply now button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact (03) 6173 2054.

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 and part time vacancies.

Further Information

For further information on this position, please contact Manager Psychology Services on 03 6173 2188 or 0418 121 068.

Applications close on Wednesday 30/07/2025 at 11:55pm.