The Role:

• Provide psychological assessment and diagnosis, including the use of formal psychological tests as required.
  
• Provide psychological treatment including the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of specialised treatment programs.
  
• Prepare formal psychological reports for Community Corrections, Parole Board, Mental Health Tribunal and Courts as required.
  
• Work within the multidisciplinary team and participate in case management reviews to ensure continuity of care.
  
• Assist with, and participate in, the formulation, implementation and evaluation of quality improvement, risk management, ethical research activities and other strategies consistent with best practice.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Position Features

• Intrastate travel may be required

Details of Appointment

Fixed term, part time, day worker position working 64 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of twelve months.

*notwithstanding hours may 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 and part time vacancies.

Salary: $106,966 - $118,114 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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. 

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• A 6.5% correctional allowance applies to this position

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $115,573 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme 
• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Psychology Board of Australia
   
2. Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

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

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

•  Generic Forensic-Clinical Psychologist HP03 (July 2023) WWCT CSU.pdf
•  Generic Forensic-Clinical Psychologist HP03 (July 2023) WWCT CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

For more information

Dr Sophie Clear

Position: Manager - CFMHS & Defendant Health Liaison Services
Phone: 03 6777 1204
Email: sophie.clear@ths.tas.gov.au

Important information

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To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details

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