The Department of Communities brings together vital services and functions that enable individual, family and community wellbeing. Our committed people come to work every day to make a positive difference to the lives of Western Australians, including some of our most vulnerable citizens. 

THE ROLE

We have opportunities available in various locations across the Perth Metropolitan area, and the Goldfields and West Kimberley regions.

Our district office Psychologists work in multidisciplinary teams to promote the safety and well-being of children and young people in their region. They provide consultation, conduct psychological assessments as well as plan and implement interventions with children, young people, families and the people and systems that provide care and support for the child. Psychologists are also required to provide assessments and reports for the Children’s Court and give expert testimony in Court.

For further information we encourage you to contact Gary Lindsay, Senior Consultant Psychologist, on 0407 424 214 or at [email protected] using the subject line: Psychologist, or Clinical / Counselling / Forensic Psychologist (Registrar) enquiry via EthicalJobs.

BENEFITS

In return for your skills, passion and commitment we will offer you a challenging job, a safe and healthy working environment and a range of benefits (subject to eligibility) including:

• Additional 3 Days Public Service Leave per annum
• 3 months long service leave for every seven years consecutive service
• Additional regional benefits for country locations; dependent on location you could be eligible for district allowance, Government Regional Officer Housing (GROH), utility subsidies, an additional week annual leave, annual travel concessions and more!
• Eligibility to join the Fitness Passport program (access to 111 gyms across WA from  $14.25 per week)
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Working for an accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program
• Discount on private health insurance
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities that focus on your career aspirations
• Access our free and confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• 5 days cultural and ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

You must have a Tertiary Degree qualification in Psychology approved by the Psychology Board of Australia AND 'General Registration' as a Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) to be eligible for this position.

Applicants who have General Registration as a psychologist with AHPRA who are seeking to work in addition to University placements, in compliance with the Psychology Board of Australia policy, whilst completing the final year of an accredited postgraduate degree of two or more years duration (two-year Master’s Degree or Doctorate Degree) in Clinical Psychology are also encouraged to apply. 

WANT TO JOIN US?

Click 'Apply Now' to be redirected to the main advertisement. Here you will find the Job Description Form (JDF) and application requirements.

Reference: COM39624.