The Team

The Advanced Skills School Psychologist – Statewide Assessment Hub will be assigned to work within the new Statewide Assessment Hub service. 

The School Psychology Statewide Assessment Hub has been established to improve the timeliness and accessibility of student assessments across the state. The Advanced Skills School Psychologist working within the Hub will deliver professional leadership and support to School Psychologists.

About the Role

Under the professional direction of the Senior School Psychologists, and the operational management of Professional Practice Lead of School Psychology, the Advanced Skills School Psychologist will assist in building the capacity of school communities to improve students’ access, participation, and educational achievement. Those allocated to work within the Hub will perform specific duties relating to the Hub environment.

Work in schools as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide a child and adolescent psychological service which supports students and families. Contribute to capacity building of school communities to improve access, participation, and achievement of students. Assist the Senior School Psychologist with the general leadership and management of the Learning Service School Psychology team.

We are offering

• Ongoing - ASAP start date
• Full-time - 70 hours per fortnight
• We are a child-safe organisation
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Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

We are looking for

Essential

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment
• Qualifications as established by the Tasmanian Industrial Commission in the Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award.
• General registration with the Psychology Board of Australia in accordance with the provisions of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Tasmania) Act 2010.
• Approval from the Psychology Board of Australia as a Board-approved supervisor.

Desirable

• A current driver's licence.
• Eligible for membership of the Australian Psychological Society.

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

Statement of Duties and a Functional Statement to assist with applying online

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

Assessment Hub ASSP Functional Statement.docx

How to apply 

Applications should include:

• a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
• a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.
• The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

More information

For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au. 

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name: Heather Percey
Title:  Professional Practice Lead - School Psychology
Phone: 0419 121 316
Email: heather.percey@decyp.tas.gov.au

About DECYP

Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.

The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.

Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania.

We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values based culture.