Psychologist (Clinical Counselling Forensic)

This is a Pool process for Permanent Full Time/Part Time positions and Fixed Term Contracts. The pool will be reviewed every 30 days for suitable applicants to be offered fixed term contracts.

Join our team of experienced psychologists and challenge yourself with complex cases within a forensic setting where your work makes a real difference!

There are currently several permanent positions and fixed term contracts available for immediate filling across both business areas.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role offers a diverse range of work opportunities, including psychological intervention to high-risk violent and sexual offenders, court report writing, risk of reoffending assessments, and providing consultation and liaison support to staff who manage offenders in both the community and custody.

This is a rare opportunity for Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologists, or maybe someone working towards endorsement in either field, with strong clinical skills, seeking to further their career within the forensic space. There are two different roles within the one Job Description Form (JDF), and you can specify your interest in one or both roles. Please note that successful candidates may or may not be required to fulfil all specified role requirements – for example, not all positions are required to present evidence in Court. Role requirements will depend upon the service/business area recruited to.

Forensic Psychological Intervention Team: You will be involved in the rehabilitation of offenders who are referred to the service as part of a court imposed or release order. Intervention is targeted at reducing the risk of reoffending to enhance community safety. The role is challenging, and also very rewarding. In this role you will providing individual psychological counselling to offenders in the community or custody. You will work closely with the Community Corrections Officers who case manage the offender while they are on court orders.

Forensic Psychological Assessment Team: You will provide assessment of services for offenders either in custody or the community, to inform behavioural and/or risk management, as well as identify criminogenic treatment needs. Assessments are carried out for offenders who have committed offences of a serious nature and received terms of life or indeterminate sentences. You will also assess those offenders who are deemed to be an unacceptable risk to the community and are considered under the High Risk Serious Offenders Act 2020. In this role you may be required to provide evidence in court.

ABOUT YOU

Applicants 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.

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
• Paid annual registration fee with Psychology Board of Australia
• Relocation assistance/allowance
• 20 days annual leave with 3 additional repealed public service holidays
• Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.

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 Role Specific Criteria contained in the JDF.
• The CV must contain contact details of two referees (including a current line manager).

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.

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 17***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

• Applicants are required to have an accredited Masters, Doctorate or equivalent degree in Clinical, Forensic or Counselling psychology. They must also have current general registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and endorsement in Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychology.
• Applicants are required to have a valid C Class Drivers Licence.
• Travel within Western Australia may be required.

FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION

If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact Chantelle Place, A/Manager Forensic Psychological Assessment Team on (08) 9264 1015 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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