Various Psychologist Roles

Salary: Specified Calling Level 1, 2 and 3, $76,425 – $130,458 pa pro rata + Super – PSCSAA 2022

Work Type: Permanent – Part Time, Permanent – Full Time, Fixed Term – Part Time, Fixed Term – Full Time

Location: Various Metropolitan and Regional locations

Closing Date: 2023-11-20 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)

The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, housing, community initiatives and regional services reform.

Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the . The program defines best practice standards by creating a carer friendly workplace, enabling staff to balance work and care, while continuing to contribute to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community.

The types of positions on offer are as follows:

• Child Protection Psychology – Metropolitan and Regional

Some Child Protection Psychology Services team members work in Districts throughout Western Australia. In this capacity, they work in District Offices as part of a multidisciplinary team as consultants and clinicians. They play an essential and highly valued role responding to the developmental and mental health effects of early life trauma on infants, children, and adolescents.

• Residential Care Psychology– Metropolitan and Regional

Some Child Protection Psychology Services team members work across two or more of the Department’s 14 metropolitan and 12 regional Group Homes as consultants and clinicians. In this capacity they work within the Group Homes supporting care workers to reflect and attune to the minds and mental states of the young people. Additionally, they contribute to the provision of a therapeutic milieu, and a culturally sensitive, homelike environment, for youth residing in the Group Homes who have experienced significant maltreatment, neglect, and disrupted attachment.

Locations

Perth Metropolitan:

• Various Metropolitan Locations.

Regional:

• East Kimberley: Kununurra,
• West Kimberley: Broome,
• Murchison: Geraldton,
• Southwest: Bunbury,
• Wheatbelt: Northam.

Regional psychologist positions may be based in the above regions, but there may also be the option of being based in metropolitan locations (currently in Whiteman and Fremantle) travelling to these regional locations. Those appointed to Residential Care will need to travel to their respective region for a minimum of three nights approximately every second week.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies (fixed term or permanent) that arise within the next 6 months across the Department of Communities.

Specified Calling Level 1 appointments will be supported with their supervised practice to General Registration as a Psychologist. Level 1 appointments will be for a fixed term basis only. Permanency to these roles will only be considered upon achieving General Registration as a Psychologist.

Specified Calling Level 2 appointments will be supported with their supervised practice to endorsement as Clinical, Counselling, or Forensic Psychologists and may be appointed permanently.

The attached Job Description Forms (JDF) provide more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Gary Lindsay, Senior Consultant Psychologist – on 0407 424 214. Interviews will be held in person at our administrative centre in Whiteman 6068 on Tuesday 12 December 2023 (preferred) and Thursday 14 December 2023.

Our Benefits

Some of the great benefits offered by the Department include:

• 4 weeks annual leave
• 3 days additional public sector holidays
• 15 days personal leave per annum
• 11% superannuation, full employer contribution
• Access to flexible working arrangements, such as but not limited to, alternative work locations or home-based work, subject to business needs
• Free access to a confidential employee assistance program for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading

Further information is outlined on our Department of Communities page on our website.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Psychologist (Provisional) Specified Calling Level 1: Eligible for ‘Provisional Registration’ on the register of Psychologists with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) AND eligible to commence an approved internship toward General Registration as a Psychologist.

Psychologist Specified Calling Level 2: Eligible for ‘General Registration’ as a Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) OR currently enrolled in a Clinical Masters higher degree pathway and eligible to work in addition to placements.

Psychologist Specified Calling Level 3: A 2-year post graduate Masters degree in Clinical, Counselling, or Forensic Psychology or approved equivalent, General Registration as a Psychologist AND specialist endorsement with AHPRA.

Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:

• A current comprehensive CV/resume
• A copy relevant qualification/s as specified in your application or resume/CV
• An application form (for hard copy applications only)
• A cover letter outlining the following:

• Citizenship or residency status,
• Qualifications completed,
• Current AHPRA registration and endorsement status,
• Availability to travel regionally approximately every second week,
• Confirmation of drivers license and access to a vehicle,
• Confirmation of ability to attend an interview in person in Whiteman 6068 on Tuesday 12 December (preferred) and Thursday 14 December 2023,

• A two-page written application addressing the specific essential work-related requirements (selection criteria) below on the JDF relevant to the position you’re applying for, with examples where appropriate.

• Specified Callings Level 1: Criteria 1, 2, & 5
• Specified Callings Level 2: Criteria 1, 4, & 5
• Specified Callings Level 3: Criteria 1, 3, & 5

Applicants who are short listed will be assessed on all the selection criteria requirements during the selection process.

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Roberta Quartey, HR Consultant, on 0432 836 894 or email

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:

TTY/voice calls – 133 677

Speak & Listen – 1300 555 727

SMS relay – 0423 677 767

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Communities is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As a measure to achieve equality and support, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Aboriginal people with the appropriate qualifications are encouraged to apply.

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact Roberta Quartey. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact on 13 64 64.

Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.