Please note this position is based in Tasmania.

Are you a passionate psychologist with experience in forensic settings? Join a unique statewide service making a real impact in the Tasmanian community.

The Community Forensic Mental Health Service is seeking multiple dedicated psychologists to join our specialist team providing psychological input to individuals involved in the criminal justice system. This is a great opportunity to be part of Tasmania’s only community based forensic mental health team, delivering evidence-based care, risk assessments, and professional consultation to a wide range of stakeholders.

About the Role

In this role, you will:

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, including for risk (e.g. physical violence, sexual offending, stalking, etc.), psychological functioning, personality and cognitive abilities.
• Provide court-ordered psychological reports and expert opinions
• Deliver consultation and support to broader multidisciplinary mental health services and justice partners.
• Work collaboratively with a skilled and supportive statewide team.

About You

We’re looking for a motivated and skilled psychologist who:

• Has experience/knowledge in evidence-based risk assessments, working with complex risk presentations, and intervention treatment models with complex populations (e.g., CBT, DBT, Schema, EMDR)
• Holds clinical or forensic endorsement (preferred but not required)
• Has strong assessment, formulation, and report writing skills.
• Enjoys working in multidisciplinary teams and values professional collaboration

Why Join Us?

• Flexible working arrangements with the option to be based in either the Hobart or Launceston areas.
• Family-friendly and supportive team culture
• Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a statewide service and the broader mental health system
• Clinical supervision is encouraged and there is the opportunity to work with other like-minded Psychologists
• Diverse clinical work with opportunities for professional development and specialisation

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:

Multiple roles available, permanent, full time and/or part time, day worker, working up to 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 $121,907 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:

• Correctional allowance of 6.5%
• 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
• Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence
• Endorsed with the Psychology Board of Australia in the approved areas of Forensic and/or Clinical Psychology

Position Features: Intrastate travel may be required.

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:

• Generic Forensic-Clinical Psychologist HP03

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide

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.

Closing Date

Applications close on 24 August 2025, 11:55pm.

For more information:

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

Name: Rebecca Carpentier
Position: A/ Assistant Director of Nursing, Community Forensic Mental Health Service
Phone number: 0455 383 124
Email address: [email protected]

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle

One Health Podcast - Spotify

One Health Podcast - Apple

Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.