The Team
We are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced psychologist to join our team in Psychology Services, Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH). This is an opportunity to be part of a workplace that supports contemporary, evidence-informed practice, professional support and opportunities for growth. We are a team of high achieving professionals, passionate and committed to our work and our community.
The Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania’s largest hospital, primary referral centre, and the major centre for clinical teaching and research, offering opportunities for career development and advancement.
The Role
As a Senior Psychologist, you will provide advanced clinical assessment, formulation and evidence-based interventions to adults and older adults as part of their hospital inpatient care. You will be part of a team of Clinical psychologists, Neuropsychologists, and Health Psychologists working alongside a multidisciplinary team of allied health, nursing and medical professionals. You will also provide supervision, mentoring and support to psychology team members and students, while contributing to education, quality improvement initiatives and service development activities.
This position offers the opportunity to influence patient outcomes, support innovative service delivery, and contribute to the ongoing growth and excellence of Psychology services
We offer professional development support, peer review and clinical supervision along with support, mentoring and development from a psychology leadership team.
You will need
- Extensive experience delivering contemporary psychological assessment and therapeutic interventions in a healthcare setting.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and engage effectively with patients, families and stakeholders.
- Experience providing supervision, support and professional development to psychologists and psychologists in training.
- Well-developed written communication skills, including the ability to prepare high-level clinical reports and documentation.
- The ability to exercise sound professional judgement, work independently and adapt to a complex and evolving environment.
- A commitment to quality improvement, service development and maintaining contemporary professional practice.
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 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
$117,272 to $126,182 per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2025
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 $123,487 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 $1200 per annum, paid on a fortnightly, pro rata basis.
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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 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 Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements)
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Holds area of practice endorsement in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology or Health Psychology
- Postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology or Health Psychology
- Board Approved Supervisor Status with PsyBA
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 Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
*only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role
For more information
Applicants are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy and discuss how this opportunity fits with your career goals.
Name: Caroline Davis
Phone: 0417 828 987
Position: Head of Department (HoD) - Psychology
E-mail: caroline.davis@ths.tas.gov.au
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