Psychologist (517844)

Job Description:

Why North West Tasmania?

Consider moving to North West Tasmania to experience wonderful beaches, mountains, world heritage listed national parks, hinterland villages, great food, wine and more. Living in Tasmania you will experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, world-renowned food and wine, wild and beautiful landscapes, a relaxed island lifestyle, and a fascinating history. Very affordable lifestyle with fantastic properties in idyllic locations at a fraction of the cost compared to Australia’s capital cities. Traffic jam is not a common term in North West Tasmania and you will have a great work life balance.

The Role:

• Assist children and young people to recover from their experience of family violence through the delivery of developmentally appropriate specialist services and therapeutic support including play therapy, counselling and other appropriate forms of intervention.
• Undertake psychometric and social assessments of children, young people and their caregivers using recognised assessment methods.
• Provide therapeutic interventions, case management services and referrals to other relevant agencies, where required.
• Provide a reference point to Family Violence Counselling and Support Service (FVCSS) North West, on the impact of the experience of family violence on child and adolescent development, including the associated impact of trauma.
• Contribute to and participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of programs, including group sessions.

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 and part time vacancies.

Location:

Northwest - Tasmania

Salary:

$101,108 to $119,430 per annum + 10.5% superannuation

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
• Please note that access to salaries beyond $109,964 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.
• Relocation assistance for successful applicants
• Support for ongoing professional development including study leave

AHP

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $724 per annum for the ability to accrue fund up to five years
• Post graduate qualification salary advancement where applicable

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Current Working with Children Registration
• Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia
• Current Driver’s Licence

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Registered Psychologist, giving eligibility for membership of the Australian Psychological Society, with relevant tertiary qualifications and clinical experience in the human services sector.

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:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty
5. serious traffic offences

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

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents:

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties:

• 517844 Psychologist HP03 (October 2022) WWCR HR22.pdf
• 517844 Psychologist HP03 (October 2022) WWCR HR22.docx

Applicant Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

How to Apply:

*Please note that our application process has changed. Refer to the application guide for information on the new application format.

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures 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.

Please Note:

• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

For More Information:

Jessica Egginton

CHYPP Team leader North West
Phone: (03) 6477 7595
E-mail: [email protected]

Important Information:

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