An exciting opportunity exists for a psychologist to join our team in Psychology Services, Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH). Tasmania offers a unique culture and lifestyle, with a strong sense of community and belonging. Say goodbye to lengthy commutes, and enjoy breath-taking coastlines, National Parks, and incredible fresh produce crafted by locals, all within a stone’s throw of your workplace. Our relatively small size enables you to develop a strong understanding of your patients and to see the difference you make in their lives but is still large enough to offer opportunities for career progression, diversity in work, and development of areas of specialisation. The slower paced lifestyle allows you to practice mindfully and to find meaning in your work.
As the largest hospital and major triage centre for the state, the RHH sees a wide range of clinical populations, which brings diversity to the role and enables you to rapidly broaden your clinical knowledge and experience. Our relative geographical isolation has led to a culture of innovation, resourcefulness, and collaboration, and you have the opportunity to be part of shaping the future of our healthcare system.
The Role:
As the Psychologist – Paediatrics, you will be providing evidence-based assessment and intervention to children and families of the RHH. Working within the Tasmanian Gender Service (TGS), a specialised service working with children and young people and their families who are experiencing gender-related issues. TGS are a small, statewide multi-disciplinary team centred in Hobart. You will be working alongside paediatric and other medical specialists, nursing and allied health professions.
You will be working with children, young people and their families experiencing significant difficulties relating to gender concerns, gender diversity or experience of gender dysphoria. You will provide expert clinical and psychological assessment, clinical formulation, and intervention to support children, young people and families in their care with the TGS. You would have the opportunity to contribute to the development of this service. Clinical experience and/or interest in gender diversity is desirable.
The TGS provides care consistent with The Australian Standards of Care and Treatment Guidelines for Trans and Gender Diverse Children and Adolescents (2020) and works closely with the Gender Service at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne and other specialised gender services across Australia.
Psychology Services
As Psychologist – Paediatrics you sit within the broader RHH Psychology Services team, which consists of clinical psychologists, neuropsychologists, health psychologists and general psychologists, with services sitting in both inpatient and outpatient settings. We are a dynamic team of high achieving clinicians, who are passionate and committed to our work and community. You will also form part of a dedicated team of RHH Allied Health Professionals, within a workplace that supports contemporary, client-centred, evidence-based practice, professional support, and opportunities for growth.
Within the Psychology Services team we offer:
- Professional development support, peer review and clinical supervision including to new graduates and psychology registrars.
- Support, mentoring and development from a psychology and allied health leadership team.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Permanent, part time, day worker position, working 45.6 hours per fortnight, commencing from 1 July 2025.
*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 $126,703 pro rata per annum + our Employer 11.5% 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
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:
- 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 Working with Children Registration
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Endorsement by the Psychology Board of Australia as a Clinical Psychologist or Clinical Neuropsychologist
- Post graduate degree in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology
Applicants should note, the position features:
- Occasional intra/interstate 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:
Application 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.
*applications from agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Caroline Davis
Manager and Clinical Psychology, Psychology Services, Hospitals South
Phone: 0417 828 987
E-mail: caroline.davis@ths.tas.gov.au
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