Senior Psychologist (538209)

Department of Health, Tasmania; West Coast; Vor Ort; AUD 117.000 - 126.000; Vollzeit

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Zusammenfassung

Department of Health Tasmania's North-West Regional Hospital in Burnie seeks a psychologist to contribute to paediatric psychology services within a multidisciplinary allied health team. You will conduct assessments and deliver therapies to paediatric outpatients, aligning with organisational policies and professional codes of conduct.

The role requires extensive experience with children and families, strong communication, and the ability to liaise with carers and other providers.

Qualifikationen

• Extensive experience in contemporary psychology practice relevant to children and their families.
• Experience managing clients with complex psychological issues and liaising with family, carers and other service providers.
• Strong verbal and written communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Aufgaben

• Provide psychology assessment and therapy to paediatric outpatients.
• Deliver evidence-based assessments and interventions in accordance with organisational policies and professional codes of conduct.

Kenntnisse

Child psychology

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Jobbeschreibung

The Team

As a psychologist, you’ll play a leading role in our inclusive and expert allied health team at North-West Regional Hospital (Burnie), working alongside our Physicians, fellow Allied Health Professionals and Nurses to provide comprehensive care that is centred on the unique situation of each individual you meet. This is how you can gain true meaning from your work. The team will rely on you thriving in your role and will be invested in making this a reality. Review the Statement of Duties for more details.

The Role

Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team in the provision of psychology assessment and therapy services to outpatients of the paediatric service.

Provide clinical expertise and evidence-based assessments and therapeutic interventions in accordance with organisational policies and relevant professional codes of conduct.

You will need

• Extensive experience in, and knowledge of, contemporary psychology practice relevant to children and their families.
• Demonstrated extensive experience and expertise in the clinical management of clients with complex psychological issues including the ability to liaise effectively with family, carers and other service providers.
• Proven high level interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

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 full time, day worker position, working 76 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.

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

Salary

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

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions 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.

Allowances

Please note that access to salaries beyond $123,487 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 $1200 per annum, paid on a fortnightly, pro rata basis.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Travel and relocation assistance support may be 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.

• 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

• Holds area of practice endorsement in relevant area/s: Counselling Psychology, Community Psychology, Educational and Developmental Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Health Psychology, Organisational Psychology, or Sport and Exercise Psychology
• Current Driver’s Licence

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Harmony James

Phone number: 0437 792 972

Email address: [e-mail]

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