The Team:

This role is within a multidisciplinary team under the Department of Health Tasmania. The team is dedicated to delivering high-quality, recovery-oriented mental health care to children, adolescents, and their families.

The team includes professionals from various disciplines such as:

• Psychology
• Social Work
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech Pathology
• Nursing and Medical staff

Together, they provide:

• Comprehensive assessments
• Therapeutic interventions
• Assertive case management
• Community engagement and education

The team works collaboratively within a supportive framework, guided by national mental health standards and evidence-based practices. They are committed to promoting mental wellness, early intervention, and continuity of care across Tasmania’s diverse communities.

The Role:

As part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality mental health services and in accordance with Mental Health service principles, the National Safety and Quality Health Service standards, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the Discipline Senior Psychologist - CAMHS will:

• Provide specialist psychology assessment, treatment and assertive case management to CAMHS clients, utilising evidence-based best practice principles within a collaborative and multi-disciplinary framework.
• Assists the Allied Health Director – CAMHS to ensure the quality of clinical psychology work through the implementation of the model of professional accountability and supervision and participation.

You will need:

1. At least five years’ postgraduate psychology experience, including extensive experience and comprehensive knowledge of Psychology theory and practice as it applies to a variety of service delivery settings, with at least two years’ experience in an area directly applicable to mental health.
2. Advanced knowledge, experience and skills in specialised CAMHS and Psychology specific assessment and the formulation and provision of treatment to infants, children, adolescents and their families consistent with best-practice models.
3. High-level strategic, conceptual, analytical, innovative and creative skills including the ability to develop, implement, and evaluate policies, protocols and procedures, advise on appropriate changes, and ensure the most effective utilisation of psychology resources to best meet the needs of the region.

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

Details of appointment:

Fixed term, full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing in November until 10 April 2026.

*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: Allied Health Professional Level 4

$123,717 to $130,900 per annum. 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 package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. 

Allowances: 

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $130,900 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:

• 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
• Holds endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist
• Current Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Relevant postgraduate qualifications in staff supervision, leadership or management
• Registration as a supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia

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: 

• 505128 - Discipline Senior Clinical Psychologist - CAMHS HP04

Application Guide:  

• Department of Health - Applicant 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.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Nicole Howard
Position: Team Leader
Phone number: (03) 6166 0588
Email address: nicole.howard@ths.tas.gov.au 

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Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.