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Clinical / Counselling / Forensic Psychologist
Corrective Services
Salary: Level 2 Specified Callings, $99,678 - $109,364 per annum + super (PSCA 2022) / Level 3 Specified Callings, $114,879 - $126,658 per annum + Super (PSCA 2022)
Position number: Pool Ref 016408
Work type: Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Various Perth Metro
Closing date: 2023-03-27 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
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About the role
Youth Justice Services is a multi-disciplinary team working to provide an evidence-based and responsive service to young people and their families when they come into contact with the Youth Justice system. It aims to reduce antisocial behaviour, strengthen interagency partnerships and prevent the likelihood of further escalation through the Youth Justice System.
The role of the Clinical Counselling Forensic Psychologist is primarily the provision of psychological services to:
- Young offenders in custody and in the community.
- Families of young offenders.
- Staff working with young offenders and their families.
- Two years post graduate Masters Degree in Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychology.
- Full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA) AND eligibility to commence the registrar program as a Clinical / Counselling / Forensic Psychologist.
- Applicants must have a current Working with Children Check or be able to successfully apply for one to be eligible for appointment to this position.
To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector it is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the duration of the contract.
All employees are required to undergo employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and other checks that may be relevant to the position requirements.
How to apply
Please ensure you review the attached JDF for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
About us
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.
We require you to submit:
Provide a current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees and a statement addressing the following Job related requirements:
- Psychological Assessment.
- Psychological Intervention.
- Working with Aboriginal Clients.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
To submit your application click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. Emailed applications will not be accepted.
Pool Recruitment
This pool will be open for a period of 12 months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise, however an appointment is not guaranteed.
The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable in this pool, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies at similar locations, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.
Currently, there are two permanent full time positions and a number of fixed term contracts available for immediate filling.
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 or call (08) 9264 1700 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 or call (08) 9264 1700 to for a confidential discussion.
Further Information
If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact Vanessa Rankin, Principal Psychologist on (08) 9227 2545 for a confidential discussion.
