Various Psychologist Roles

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Various Psychologist Roles
Division: Community Services
Position No: Pool Ref COM4324
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: 2024-03-05 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:

• District 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
Regional:

• Rockingham
• Peel
• Southwest

Perth Metropolitan:

• Residential Care - various metropolitan locations.
• Armadale

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 eligible to commence progress toward endorsement 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 Kristy Downe, Senior Consultant Psychologist on 0422 103 039. Interviews will be held in person at our Fremantle Head Office April 2024.
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: Psychologist (Provisional) Specified Calling Level 1: Tertiary degree qualification in Psychology or equivalent approved by the Psychology Board of Australia, eligible for 'Provisional Registration' on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) register of Psychologists and eligible for one of the following:

• To commence or continue an approved Psychology Board of Australia internship pathway to achieve general registration or;
• To work in addition to University placements, in compliance with the Psychology Board of Australia policy, whilst completing the higher degree pathway to achieve general registration, i.e., completing an accredited postgraduate degree of two or more years duration (two-year Master’s Degree or Doctorate Degree).

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:
1. A current comprehensive CV/resume
2. A copy of all relevant qualification/s as specified in your application or resume/CV
3. An application form (for hard copy applications only)
4. 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,

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

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 Nijole West, HR Consultant, on 0403 203 642 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
Integrity and Honesty
The public sector is built on a strong foundation of integrity where employees act ethically, and public sector bodies promote and maintain integrity.
In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. For more information on these requirements, click .
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 Nijole West. 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.