Applications for this EoI are restricted to employees within this Agency in accordance with Managing Positions in the State Service 2016 and Employment in the State Service - Employment Direction No. 1.

This is a Department built entirely for children and young people and their communities.  Our ultimate goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.

The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.

About the Role

In accordance with Agency policy and direction, legal requirements and professional competence, the Manager/Senior Psychologist manages and develops the state-wide Tasmanian Autism Diagnostic Service to deliver high quality, evidence based, comprehensive and independent autism diagnostic assessments for children and young people up to 18 years suspected of being on the Autism Spectrum. The role:
• Has primary responsibility for managing and coordinating operational, professional and administrative service delivery for the Tasmanian Autism Diagnostic Service.
• The role supports the optimal management of resources assigned to the service.
• Maintains an active clinical role through undertaking evidence based, comprehensive, and independent autism diagnostic assessments for children and young people suspected of being on the Autism Spectrum.
• Provides training, supervision and leadership to the team undertaking autism assessments, including the management of subtle and complex presentations.
• Acts as a resource to train and facilitate opportunities for education and training in the field of autism with relevant stakeholders across the state.
• Provides advise to the director in relation to policy and service development in relation to autism spectrum disorder.
• Develops and reviews service policies and guidelines for the TADS.
• Establishes and maintains service partnerships with relevant stakeholders.

Period of Appointment

ASAP until 16 April 2026

Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

Hours per fortnight

76 hours per fortnight

Essential Requirements

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment)
• Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia and endorsed to practice in the approved area of practice of psychology.
• The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

a. crimes of violence
b. sex related offences
c. serious drug offences
d. crimes involving dishonesty
e. serious traffic offences

2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary actions in previous employment check

Desirable Requirements

• Current Driver’s License.
• Training in the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule and/or Autism Diagnostic Interview.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online can be found here:

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

Information for Applicants (PDF)

How to apply

Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'Apply Now' button.

Applications, from individuals within the advertised scope, should include a written statement of up to 500 words and a 2 page curriculum vitae.

NOTE:

1. While applications are invited from employees as per the advertised scope, those applicants whose substantive salary is higher than the advertised salary will not be considered unless they indicate that they are prepared to accept a temporary reduction for the duration of the appointment.

2. The successful applicant is not eligible to receive expenses if they change the location of their residence.

3. All applications must include a valid email address for delivery of acknowledgement and other correspondence.

Applications should be made via the Apply Now button and submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

Applicants will receive an automatic email confirmation when an application is successfully received.

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au. 

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name: Adam Potito
Title: Director Inclusion and Support for Diverse Learners
Phone: 0409 846 695
Email: adam.potito@decyp.tas.gov.au