The Team:

Join a dedicated and multidisciplinary team within the Statewide Forensic Mental Health Services, based at the Wilfred Lopes Centre in southern Tasmania. The team is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to individuals involved in the criminal justice system. Working collaboratively across disciplines, the team fosters a supportive and professional environment focused on recovery-oriented practice, continuous improvement, and community safety. You’ll be part of a service that values innovation, clinical excellence, and the wellbeing of both clients and staff.

The Role:

As part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality mental health services in accordance with the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, Mental Health Service principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency Policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the Psychologist will:

• Provide specialist psychological assessments, treatment and secondary consultation services for clients of the Wilfred Lopes Centre, utilising evidence-based best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework.
• Act as a consultant to other agencies with regard to the assessment, support and management plans of patients with forensic mental health needs and promote inpatient awareness and education in relation to mental health.

You will need to:

• Deliver evidence-based psychological assessments and treatments within a multidisciplinary team at the Wilfred Lopes Centre, supporting individuals with complex forensic mental health needs.
• Provide expert consultation and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to enhance care planning, risk management, and mental health education across the criminal justice system.
• Contribute to quality improvement and professional development initiatives, including research, training, and the promotion of a safe, rights-based approach to care for vulnerable populations.

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:

Fixed term full time, day worker position, with on-call roster as required, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of twelve months.

*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. Our Employer 11.5% 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.

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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 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.

*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:

• Endorsed to practice in the approved area of practice of Forensic and/or Clinical Psychology or working towards.
• Current Drivers Licence

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

Position Features:

• Intrastate travel may be required

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:

Psychologist - Forensic Mental Health Services 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: Wilfred Lopes Centre
Phone number: (03) 6166 0956
Email address: [email protected]

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This position advertisement will close on 30 June 2025, at 11:55pm