Provisional Psychologist (544911a)

Tasmania Government; Tasmania; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 126,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Study leave and entitlements

Fitness Passport

Salary packaging options

Professional Development Support

Job summary

The Tasmanian Department of Health’s North West Psychology team provides inpatient psychology services at Mersey Community Hospital and North West Regional Hospital. You will deliver psychology assessments and interventions for inpatients (and possibly outpatients) within medical, surgical and rehabilitation settings.

Under supervision, you will contribute to patient-centred rehabilitation, participate in case conferences and family meetings, and support carers.

Qualifications

• Experience, knowledge or strong interest in rehabilitation psychology, including assessment and therapeutic interventions for patients with psychological, cognitive or behavioural challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• A commitment to evidence-based practice, professional development and delivering patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention for inpatients (and potentially outpatients).
• Contribute to patient-centred rehabilitation programs and participate in case conferences and family meetings.
• Support positive outcomes for patients and their carers within a complex clinical setting.

Skills

Rehabilitation psychology

Psychology assessment & therapy

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Evidence-based practice

Education

Tertiary qualification in Psychology

Registration with Psychology Board of Australia

Working with Children Registration

Job description

About the Tasmanian State ServiceThe Tasmanian State Service (TSS)is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than 200...

Please note this position is also being advertised as a Senior Psychologist (544911) and only one position will be filled on merit.

The Team

The North West Psychology team is a small, dedicated team which works together and with other disciplines to support patients at both the Mersey Community Hospital and the North West Regional Hospital. The team provides psychological services to inpatients to support Tasmanians to have meaningful lives in the context of any health limitation.

The Role

Join the Rehabilitation Unit at North West Regional Hospital and Mersey Community Hospital, where you'll work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering psychology assessment and therapy services to inpatients (and potentially) outpatients across medical, surgical and rehabilitation settings.

In this role, under supervision, you'll provide evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention, contribute to patient-centred rehabilitation programs, participate in case conferences and family meetings, and support positive outcomes for patients and their carers.

You will need

Experience, knowledge or a strong interest in rehabilitation psychology, including assessment and therapeutic interventions for patients experiencing psychological, cognitive or behavioural challenges.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.

A commitment to evidence-based practice, professional development, quality improvement and delivering patient-centred care.

The ability to build effective working relationships with patients, carers and healthcare professionals in a complex and evolving clinical environment.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

Permanent part time, day worker position, working up to 30.4 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.

$117,272 to $126,182 pro rata per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2025

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.

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $115,529 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 $1,200 per annum, paid on a fortnightly, pro rata basis.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• 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

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
• Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements)

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence

Please note, the position features:

• It is expected the occupant will travel within the North West Region of Tasmania as required
• Travel throughout the State, including King Island may also be necessary at times

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.

*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.

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