
Psychologist
Department of Health Tasmania
Posted 21 days ago
The Team:
The Children and Young Persons’ Program (CHYPP) was established as part of the Safe at Home whole of government integrated response to family violence within Tasmania. CHYPP is located within the Family Violence Counselling and Support Service (FVCSS) and works in close collaboration with other key Safe at Home agencies.
The Role:
Provide specialist psychological services to children, young people and families affected by family violence, in accordance with best practice principles and within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework while maintaining contemporary professional knowledge through appropriate continuing professional development activities.
Assist children and young people to recover from the effect of family violence trauma through the delivery of developmentally appropriate specialist psychological services and therapeutic support and undertake appropriate forms of interventions within family violence, trauma and attachment frameworks in line with evidence-based practice and contemporary therapeutic models.
Contribute to and participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of programs, including group programs and sessions for clients of CHYPP and FVCSS, provide information, consultation, support and feedback to colleagues within the CHYPP team in the administration of assessment tools and in clinical practice and liaise with other relevant program areas to ensure coordination of services.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment: Allied Health Professional, Level 3
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.
Salary:
$110,425 to $126,703 per annum + 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 $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
Where required for a particular role:
Area of Practice Endorsement i.e., Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, Counselling Psychology, Community Psychology, Educational and Developmental Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Health Psychology, Organisational Psychology, or Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Current Working with Children Registration
- Current Driver’s Licence
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:
- Psychologist (FVCSS) HP03 (word)
Application Guide:
- Department of Health - Applicant Guide (word)
*applications from 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: Georgina Sloan
Position: Team Leader Children and Young Peoples Program
Phone number: 0418 812 620
Email address: [email protected]
*Closing Date 3 August 11:55pm.
About Department of Health Tasmania
Public Health Services works to improve and protect the health and wellbeing for all Tasmanians.
We work with many people and organisations across a wide range of areas and at all levels of government to:
◾protect Tasmanians from public and environmental health hazards
◾prevent and reduce chronic (long-term) conditions at the population level
◾help people achieve their best possible health.
We assess and manage public health risks including environmental health, radiation protection and communicable diseases.
We also monitor the health status of Tasmanians to help inform decision-making and health priorities.
We work by setting polices and delivering or funding programs that aim to improve rates of physical activity and good nutrition, ensure healthy environments, and reduce the harms from tobacco.
Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.
Psychologist - Forensic Mental Health Services
Department of Health Tasmania

Senior Psychologist - Multiple Positions In Victoria
Forensicare

Psychologist (517844c)
Department of Health Tasmania

Psychologist (517844)
Department of Health Tasmania

Psychologist - NDIS
Bloom Healthcare

Telehealth Registered Psychologist
Prestige Health Services Australia

Psychologist - NDIS
Bloom Care

Clinical Psychologist | Remote | Mandarin Speaking
Next Medical Clinic