Who are we?
The Department of Health is an innovative and dynamic organisation dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our community. We are committed to providing the highest levels of healthcare and services across Tasmania.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking suitably qualified and motivated Psychologists who can work flexibly across Hospital Services and/or Mental Health Services to deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based psychological care within a multidisciplinary environment.
Successful applicants will demonstrate the ability to:
- Deliver comprehensive psychological assessment and evidence‑based therapeutic interventions, including individual and group modalities, to individuals across a range of acute, inpatient, outpatient and community settings
- Provide care to people with complex presentations using best‑practice, person‑centred, recovery‑oriented, trauma‑informed and culturally responsive approaches
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, contributing to case conferences, discharge planning, family meetings and coordinated care models
- Prepare and maintain high‑quality clinical documentation and reports, including specialised reports as required, in accordance with professional, legal and organisational requirements
- Provide consultation, advice, education and support to colleagues, patients, families and carers, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to enhance continuity and quality of care
- Contribute specialist psychological expertise to service delivery, care planning and broader system collaboration
- Support workforce development through supervision, education and mentoring of students and less experienced staff, as appropriate
These roles are well suited to psychologists who demonstrate strong professional judgement, adaptability and accountability, and who are committed to delivering safe, effective and compassionate care within a public health system.
Where could you work?
Vacancies may be located across multiple sites, including:
- Royal Hobart Hospital
- Launceston General Hospital
- North West Regional Hospital
- Mersey Community Hospital
- Statewide Mental Health Services
Why join our employment register?
Be considered for a wide range of roles as they arise Gain experience across multiple services and locations Access flexible employment options Contribute to impactful, person‑centred healthcare delivery This register will remain open until 30 June 2028 and will be reviewed on a regular basis.
Please note that inclusion on this register does not preclude other Allied Health positions being advertised separately if required.
To view current vacancies, visit: https://www.jobs.tas.gov.au/agency/department_of_health
Salary: $117,272 - $126,182 per annum (Pro rata). 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 2025
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
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:
Hospital Services
Statewide Mental Health Services
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.
Contacts
Further information on the area you wish to register an interest in may be obtained by contacting the relevant person listed below:
Royal Hobart Hospital
Caroline Davis
0417 828 987
caroline.davis@health.tas.gov.au
Mental Health Services
Dr Jacqui Carson
(03) 6166 1161
jacqui.carson@health.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!
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Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
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.