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.

The Team

Wellbeing and Support for Diverse Learners (WSDL) works with schools and business units to make learning culturally responsive and inclusive. We provide policy, advice, skilled learning, resources and specialist support so every learner can access, participate and succeed in education.

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.

We are offering

- ASAP start date for 12 months
- Full-time - 76 hours per fortnight
- We are a child-safe organisation
- Pathways to grow your career





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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.

We are looking for

Essential

- Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia and endorsed to practice in the approved area of practice of psychology.
- Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment

- 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

- Identification check
- Disciplinary actions in previous employment check

Desirable

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

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.





Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

How to apply

Applications should include:

- a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
- a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
- a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.
- The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

More information

For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).

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 [email protected].

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: [email protected]

About DECYP

Our 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.

Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania.

We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values-based culture.

📌 Manager/Senior Psychologist - Tasmanian Autism Diagnostic Services - 518314 (Tasmania)
🏢 Department of Education Tasmania
📍 Tasmania