Psychologist (511072L6)

Overview

The dynamic team of psychologists and healthcare professionals at the Royal Hobart Hospital is seeking a psychologist to join their team.

The Team: We are a dynamic group of professionals committed to contemporary, evidence-informed practice, professional support and opportunities for growth. We offer a rewarding opportunity in a workplace that supports growth and community engagement. The Tasmanian culture offers access to coastlines, national parks and local produce, with an easy commute and low traffic in Hobart.

The role

Psychology Services are recruiting a psychologist within the Oncology Outpatient Clinic. You will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering high quality care to oncology and haematology patients in a hospital outpatient clinic environment. You will:

• Provide psychological services including evidence-based assessments and therapeutic interventions to patients of the Tasmanian Health Service – Hospitals South in the outpatient setting.
• Engage with, and provide advice and consultation to multidisciplinary teams and other stakeholders in the provision of best practice care for oncology patients.

Team and development

• A team of Clinical psychologists, Neuropsychologists, and Health Psychologists working alongside multidisciplinary professionals in allied health, nursing and medical teams
• We offer professional development support, peer review and clinical supervision including to new graduates and psychology registrars
• Support, mentoring and development from a psychology leadership team

Please reach out on the below contact details to discuss these opportunities further and how they might align with your skills, experience and career goals.

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 part-time, day worker position, 15.2 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. Hours to be negotiated with the successful applicants.

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 vacancies.

Salary and benefits

Salary: $110,425 to $121,907 per annum (Pro rata). Employer 12% superannuation contribution on top. Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No.2 of 2022.

Salary Packaging: Access to salary packaging with benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year and other eligible benefits.

Allowances: Access to allowances subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme; Professional Development Allowance of up to $1,000 per annum. Other allowances may be available as calculated on the salaried incremental point.

Benefits

• Travel and relocation assistance 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 – access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for a weekly rate per person or family

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

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment checks.

Documents and how to apply

Download the Statement of Duties and associated documents to review the overview of duties, program, selection process and guidance:

• Statement of Duties: Generic Psychologist (Hospitals South) HP03 (Aug 2024) CSU.PDF
• Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to apply: Apply Online. Click the Apply button to answer important questions. 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 is not required.

Further information

For more information, please contact: Caroline Davis, Manager and Clinical Psychologist, Psychology Services (Hospitals South). Phone: 0417 828 987. Email: caroline.davis@ths.tas.gov.au

What it is like working at the Department of Health: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values. Learn more about life in Tasmania and the department's culture. Respecting diversity is encouraged; applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities are welcome.

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