Disability Justice Clinician

Salary: Specified Calling Level 2, $102,808 – $112,645 pa + Super – PSCSAA 2022

Work Type: Fixed Term – Full Time

Location: Perth Metropolitan Area – Fremantle

Closing Date: 2023-12-11 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)

UPDATE: CLOSING DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 11 DECEMBER 2023.

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.

About Communities
The work we do at Communities is meaningful and rewarding. We bring together vital services that support children, young people, families, and communities to grow and ultimately thrive.

Working with the Communities can be both personally and professionally rewarding whether you are working in a front-line role or a corporate role. All our staff contribute to achieving our common goals, which make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families in our communities.

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 Opportunity
As a Disability Justice Clinician you will:

• Participate as a member of the Disability Justice Service to provide positive behaviour support interventions, using person / family centred practice, and employing the Good Lives and Risk Need Responsivity models to support individuals interfacing with the justice system.
• Contribute professional skills and knowledge, including discipline specific expertise, to enhance team functioning and encourage positive results for individuals.
• Work in conjunction with a range of stakeholders, including families, disability sector organisations, guardians/advocates and other agencies (both government and non-government).

There are currently some fixed term contract positions available for immediate filling for a period of 3 to 6 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanent appointment.

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Wendy Smith, Director Disability Justice Service, on 0407 084 614 or via email .

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 12 months across the Department of Communities.

About the location
With our head office located in Fremantle, you’ll get to visit the new FOMO building which sits at the heart of the Kings Square redevelopment and forms a key component of the future revitalisation of Fremantle.

A destination of discovery, the precinct offers an eclectic mix of venues in the heart of Fremantle’s King Square. Click here to find out more: .

Benefits of Working With Us
Communities offers you career progression, variety, access to comprehensive learning and development, and great employment conditions. Some of these benefits may include:

• 4 weeks annual leave,
• 3 days additional public sector holidays,
• 15 days personal leave per annum,
• 11% superannuation, full employer contribution,
• Discount on private health insurance,
• Access to flexible working arrangements including working from home or alternate work locations for enhanced work life balance,
• 3 months long service leave for every seven years consecutive service,
• Eligibility to join the

program (access to 84 gyms across WA from $13.95 per week), * Free access to a confidential employee assistance program for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services,

• Study assistance,
• 14 weeks paid parental leave after 12 months continuous service,
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities that focus on your career aspirations and,
• 5 days cultural and ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
A tertiary degree or qualification approved equivalent in one of the following:

• Tertiary degree qualification in Social Work AND eligible for Ordinary Membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW);
• Tertiary degree qualification in Speech Pathology AND eligible for ‘Certified Practising Membership’ with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA);
• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification approved by the Occupational Therapists Board of Australia AND eligible for General Registration on the register of Occupational Therapists with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA);
• Masters Degree in Psychology or equivalent qualification approved by the Psychology Board of Australia AND ‘General Registration’ on the register of Psychologists AND working towards endorsement* with AHPRA in one of the following approved areas of practice: Clinical, Forensic, Educational and Developmental or Counselling

Qualification Requirements for Progression of Clinicians/Psychologists to Specified Callings Level 3:

• Master’s Degree in Psychology or equivalent qualification approved by the Psychology Board of Australia AND ‘General Registration’ on the register of Psychologists WITH endorsement in an approved area of practice (Clinical, Forensic, Educational and Developmental, Counselling) with AHPRA.

Join the Department of Communities
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 resume/CV.

• A two (2) page written application addressing all the Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.
• A copy of your degree certificate and academic transcript (plus unit descriptors and/or overseas qualification assessment if applicable).
• A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
• An application form (for hard copy applications only).

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Margia Munoz, HR Advisor on 0466 171 398 or via email on .

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 embraces diversity and firmly believes that the best services come from a workplace, where varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged every day. We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce, where we encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth.

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 Margia Munoz. 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.