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Psychologist - Staff Wellbeing - Organisational Safety and Wellbeing - 980317Department for Education, Children and Young PeoplePeople and CultureOrganisational Safety and WellbeingApplications must be submitted by Sunday 08 February, 2026 11:55 PMSunday 8 February, 2026 11:55 PM AESTAward/Classification:Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No.1 2022 - Allied Health Professional Level 4$123,717 to $134,336 per annumEmployment type:Permanent, flexibleRegion:NorthAbout the RoleThe Psychologist Staff Wellbeing is responsible for delivering specialised clinical services to staff working within Ashley Youth Detention Centre. The role focuses on proactive and responsive strategies to promote psychological wellbeing, resilience, and recovery from workplace stressors, including exposure to critical incidents. The role also provides return to work support and counselling for staff who are off work due to psychological or physical injury.The position will implement evidence-based frameworks to provide individual and group interventions, wellbeing planning, and coaching. It will also contribute to the development of systemic approaches to staff wellbeing, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and best practice standards.The TeamThe People and Culture Portfolio provide strategic and operational human resource services to support the Department''s workforce. The Staff Wellbeing Unit delivers initiatives and clinical services aimed at promoting psychological safety, resilience, and wellbeing for employees working in high-demand environments.We are offeringOngoing, start ASAPFlexibleup to 76 hours per fortnightWe are a child-safe organisationPathways to grow your careerFitness Passport provides DECYP employees with discounted access to 50+ facilities across the state, helping you and your family meet your fitness goals!Wellbeing Connect is DECYP''s pathway to free confidential counselling services. Wellbeing Connect isn''t just for when things get tough. It''s designed to support your wellbeing every day helping you to stay on track, build healthy habits, and access expert advice across a range of areas important for your overall wellbeing.We are looking forTertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Psychology Board of Australia;Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia;Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status EmploymentPreemployment checks include:Conviction checks in the following areas: crimes of violence, sexrelated offences, serious drug offences, crimes involving dishonesty, serious traffic offences.Disciplinary actions in previous employment check.Holds area of practice endorsement in Organisational Psychology, Counselling Psychology and/or Clinical Psychology.Experience working in a Youth Justice Facility.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 onlineA 12 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties.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.Applications should be submitted online by 11:55 pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.ContactName: Fiona RippinTitle: Manager Workforce Wellbeing Inclusion and EngagementPhone: 0419 608 255Email: [email protected] DECYPOur 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.Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr