Psychologist – Paediatrics– Level 3 – Permanent, Full Time
Tasmanian Health Service – North-West Coast
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You could be a Psychologist anywhere — but what sets Tasmania apart is our culture, lifestyle, and connection. Here, you’ll build powerful relationships with your clients, their families, and the wider community, surrounded by people who genuinely want you to succeed.
Our isolation fosters innovation and deep human connection — something that feels both beautifully old‑fashioned and like the only future worth pursuing.
Outside of work, you’ll be spoilt for choice with breath‑taking coastlines, pristine National Parks, and incredible fresh produce crafted by local growers and makers. Instead of spending hours in traffic, you’ll unwind with a scenic coastal drive through quaint towns, or pull on your boots and take it to the mountain.
Tasmania is small enough for you to shape and influence your work, making a real impact every day — yet big enough to feel part of something meaningful. You’ll find belonging, diversity, professional support, and a lifestyle that supports wellbeing. Tasmanians are deeply connected to the land we live on and to the stories of the people who have cared for it for tens of thousands of years.
The role is located in North‑West Tasmania, offering the chance to combine impactful clinical work with an exceptional lifestyle. find out more about North West Tasmania here — North-West Tasmania
About the Role
You’ll play a leading role within an inclusive and expert North West paediatric team, working alongside Paediatricians, Allied Health professionals, and Nurses to deliver care that is centred on the unique needs of each child and family.
This role offers an opportunity for an experienced Psychologist to work within a supportive outpatient paediatric service, providing specialist assessment and therapeutic intervention to children, young people, and their families.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver psychological services to children and adolescents aged 0–18 years in an outpatient paediatric setting
- Provide cognitive and developmental assessments for pre‑school aged children to support diagnostic clarification, care planning, and intervention
- Undertake therapeutic assessments and evidence‑based psychological interventions for children and young people aged 0–18 years
- Develop and implement individualised, goal‑directed treatment plans addressing cognitive, emotional, and behavioural needs
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary paediatric team, including participation in case conferences and family meetings
- Provide family‑centred care, supporting parents and carers through education, guidance, and therapeutic input
For more information on this role, or to learn more about what we can do for you (relocation, salary benefits, development opportunities, etc.), please contact Lucie Bramich, Manager - Occupational Therapy Services via lucie.bramich@ths.tas.gov.au or 0427 162 530.
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, full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*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 $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 Public Sector Union Wages Agreement No.2 of 2022
- Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme
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.
Relocation Assistance: Reimbursement for up to $10,000 of expenses incurred through relocating.
Professional Development: $1,000 per annum for expenses incurred for professional development
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.
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Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Psychology Board of Australia
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Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia
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Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements)
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
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Holds area of practice endorsement in relevant area/s: Counselling Psychology, Community Psychology, Educational and Developmental Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Health Psychology, Organisational Psychology, or Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Current Driver’s Licence
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.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Lucie Bramich
Manager - Occupational Therapy Services
Phone: 0427 162 530
Email: lucie.bramich@ths.tas.gov.au
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