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The Team
The Neuropsychology Graduate position is embedded within the Psychology Services team at the Royal Hobart Hospital, part of the Department of Health Tasmania. This team includes clinical psychologists, neuropsychologists, and health psychologists who work collaboratively across inpatient and outpatient settings. The team is committed to evidence-based, client-centred care and fosters a strong culture of professional development through supervision, mentoring, and peer review.
The Role
In accordance with organisational policies and the professional code of conduct of the Psychology Board of Australia, the Neuropsychology Graduate/Registrar provides psychological services including evidence-based assessments and therapeutic interventions to patients of the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH), including inpatient and outpatient services.
You will need to:
Provide an evidence based, best practice neuropsychological service to paediatric and/or adult patients attending the RHH, including but not limited to neuropsychological assessment and interventions for patients with brain injuries, cognitive impairment, behavioural or developmental concerns.
Prepare clinical documentation and neuropsychological reports as appropriate.
Participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to provide clinical care to patients including active engagement with relevant stakeholders and multi-disciplinary team case discussions and family meetings to assist in the management of neuropsychological conditions.
Details of appointment:
One permanent part time, day worker position, working 30.4 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
One fixed term part time, day worker position, working 45.6 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 30 June ****.
Hours negotiable with the successful applicant.
Salary:
$73,834 to $111,364 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 ****.
Salary Packaging:
You'll have access to salary packaging a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Allowances:
Professional Development Allowance of up to $1,000 per annum
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 $***** per week per person, or $***** for a family.
Eligibility:
Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Psychology Board of Australia.
Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia.
Current Registration for Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP).
Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee's responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
Desirable criteria:
Completed an approved postgraduate qualification accredited as fifth and sixth year of study in the approved area of practice of Clinical Neuropsychology, with Board-approved supervised practice in the registrar program, as outlined within the 'Guideline on area of practice endorsements' of the Psychology Board of Australia or eligibility for the same.
Other information:
Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment checks. Download the Statement of Duties and any associated documents to review the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
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.
Contact for more information
Name: Caroline Davis
Position: Manager Psychologist Services
Phone:
Email:
What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values. We encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
Note: This description is for the Neuropsychology Graduate role and references the broader Department of Health Tasmania context.
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