Psychologist (511072L6)

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

Overview

The Royal Hobart Hospital Psychology Services are recruiting a psychologist to join 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.

Role and Responsibilities

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

• A team of clinical psychologists, neuropsychologists, and health psychologists working alongside multidisciplinary professionals in allied health, nursing and medical teams.
• Professional development support, peer review and clinical supervision including to new graduates and psychology registrars.
• Support, mentoring and development from a psychology leadership team.

Details of appointment

Allied Health Professional, Level 3

Permanent term, part time, day worker position, working 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 full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: $110,425 to $121,907 per annum (Pro rata). 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 packaging a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Allowances:

• Access to salaries beyond $119,290 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.
• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1,000 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 – access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for a weekly rate.

Eligibility

• 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.

Documentation

Statement of Duties and associated documents are available for review.

• 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. 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.

Contact for more information

Name: Caroline Davis
Position: 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, Excellent are the key values to work in the Department of Health. Tasmanian Health Careers and related podcasts and resources are available for more information. The Department strongly encourages applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

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