This is a Department built entirely for children and young people and their communities. Our ultimate 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.
Duties
In conjunction with the Manager/Senior Psychologist, the Senior Professional Officer will provide professional leadership to the Tasmanian Autism Diagnostic Services (TADS) clinical team. The incumbent will undertake evidence-based comprehensive and independent autism assessment and diagnosis for children and young people up to 18 years of age with a focus on highly complex presentations and varied circumstances in accordance with departmental policy and direction, legal requirements and professional competence.
Period of Appointment
ASAP for 2 years
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.
Hours per fortnight
60.8 hours per fortnight
Essential Requirements
The Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Act 2013 requires persons undertaking work in a regulated activity to be registered. A regulated activity is a child related service or activity defined in the Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Regulations 2014. This registration must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of this may be checked at any time during employment.
- Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment).
- Satisfactory completion of an approved allied health professional tertiary qualification approved by the relevant National Board, and current registration with the relevant National Board; or
- Satisfactory completion of an AQF level 7 qualification approved by the body responsible for accrediting programs of study for the profession in Australia, and eligibility for membership, or full membership with the professional association, is required.
- 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:
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- serious traffic offences
- Identification check
- Disciplinary actions in previous employment check.
Desirable Requirements
- Current Driver’s License
- Training in the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule and/or Autism Diagnostic Interview
Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online can be found here:
Statement Of Duties (PDF)
Statement Of Duties (DOCX)
Information for Applicants (PDF)
How to apply
Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'Apply Now' button.
Applicants should forward/include:
- a statement addressing the selection criteria;
- a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
All applicants are required to supply a valid email address with their application for the purposes of email communication.
The cost associated with obtaining a Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment) is the responsibility of the individual.
Applications should be made via the Apply Now button and submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.
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 recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au.
Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.
Name: Ruth Irwin
Title: Manager/Senior Psychologist
Phone: 03 6166 1101
Email: ruth.irwin@decyp.tas.gov.au