Deputy Manager - Psychology Services (518687)

The Team:

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Psychology Services leadership team at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH). Tasmania offers a unique culture and lifestyle, with a strong sense of community and belonging. Say goodbye to lengthy commutes, and enjoy breath-taking coastlines, National Parks, and incredible fresh produce crafted by locals, all within a stone’s throw of your workplace. Our relatively small size enables you to develop a strong understanding of your patients and to see the difference you make in their lives but is still large enough to offer opportunities for career progression, diversity in work, and development of areas of specialisation. The slower paced lifestyle allows you to practice mindfully and to find meaning in your work.

As the largest hospital and major triage centre for the state, the RHH sees a wide range of clinical populations, which brings diversity to the role. Our relative geographical isolation has led to a culture of innovation, resourcefulness, and collaboration, and you have the opportunity to be part of shaping the future of our healthcare system. 

The Psychology team provide psychological services to inpatients and outpatient clinics of the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH). 

You will provide leadership and support to a team of psychologists including clinical psychologists, clinical neuropsychologists and Health Psychologists and collaborate with other allied health, nursing, medical and leadership teams.

The Role:

You will assist the Manager, Psychology Services with service coordination and management including supervision of staff and students, providing clinical leadership and professional support to psychologists working in Psychology Services and ensuring that evidence-based practice is provided in accordance with organisational policies and the professional code of conduct of the Psychology Board of Australia. You will be responsible for supporting effective team operations in the delivery of high-quality care.

You will manage a clinical caseload in an agreed area of practice, handling and overseeing referrals of high complexity, and participate as a member of relevant clinical and management teams and committees, including deputising for the Manager Psychology Services as required.

You will need: 

• Demonstrated extensive clinical knowledge and experience as a practicing Psychologist in health/clinical settings with substantial knowledge of contemporary evidence-based practice in a relevant clinical area.
• Demonstrated clinical supervision and leadership skills with extensive experience in supervising and/or leading provisional, registrar and registered Psychologists and support staff, and an understanding of theoretical frameworks for clinical supervision and/or leadership.
• High level strategic, conceptual, analytic and creative skills, including an ability to understand the political, social and organisational environment and to advise on relevant issues and appropriate changes.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

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.

Salary:

$131,122 to $138,984 per annum. 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. 

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,