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Join our team and challenge yourself with complex cases within a forensic setting where your work makes a real difference!
Currently, there are two (2) 12-month fixed term contracts available for immediate filling in the newly established Countering Violent Extremism High Risk Rehabilitation and Reintegration Program. We welcome confidential discussions about additional opportunities and options past the 12-month contract period and encourage you to speak with our team for further information.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The role offers a unique and exciting range of work opportunities, including psychological assessment, intervention and therapeutic case management to adult offenders and young people in our care, in both the community and custodial settings.
This is a rare opportunity for Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologists, with strong clinical skills, seeking to further their career within the forensic space. This role offers you the chance to utilise and diversify your existing skills and experience as we launch an innovative, new pilot service to meet the needs of adult offenders and young people who present with violent extremist needs.
Countering Violent Extremism High Risk Rehabilitation and Reintegration Program Team:
You will provide comprehensive assessment for adult offenders and young people either in custody or the community, to inform and deliver intervention as part of a therapeutic case management model. Together with a multi-disciplinary team, you will be involved in the rehabilitation of offenders and young people who are referred to the service. Intervention is targeted at addressing identified needs as they relate to extremist-specific concerns, with a view to enhancing community safety. The role is challenging, dynamic and rewarding. You will gain valuable skills in pilot service implementation processes as you contribute to achieving deliverables in a dynamic and rapidly evolving area of clinical practice.
ABOUT YOU
You will have an understanding of the theories and models of assessment and intervention that relate to criminal behaviour, a strong ethical compass and clear boundaries working with clients. Forensic experience is highly advantageous.
You are a resilient and flexible clinician with the ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances, work harmoniously in a multi-disciplinary environment and engage in a positive and professional manner with a range of stakeholders.
All employees are required to undergo employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and other checks or clearances that may be relevant to the position requirements.
BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES
We have a great team environment with lots of opportunities to develop. You can also access a range of benefits including:
- 11% employer contributed superannuation
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Professional supervision
- 20 days annual leave with 3 additional repealed public service holidays
ABOUT JUSTICE
When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.
APPLICATION PROCESS
How to apply
Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
For more information about the recruitment and selection process and other benefits, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack.
We require you to submit:
- A current comprehensive CV that highlights your employment history and suitability for this position in the context of all the RoleSpecific Criteria contained in the JDF.
- Contact details of two referees (including a current line manager).
Candidate Search
If required, we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search.
EQUITY AND DIVERSITY
The Department of Justice is committed in building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on ***************@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1*** for culturally appropriate application advice.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact ***************@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 17***to for a confidential discussion.
ELIGIBILITY
- You are required to have an accredited Masters, Doctorate or equivalent degree in Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychology. You must also have current general registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and endorsement in Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychology.
- Travel within Western Australia may be required.
- Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioner’s Instructions No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies.
FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION
If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact Danielle McGhie, Principal Manager (Clinical) - CVE on 9264 9945 or 0467 827 *** for a confidential discussion.
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 for assistance.
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