More Than Just a Job!

At Communities we play a vital role in supporting and strengthening communities across Western Australia. We provide services and work with our partners to keep children safe, provide vital community services, including in emergencies, address homelessness, prevent family and domestic violence and provide stewardship for the disability sector. Our work also includes regulating early childhood education and care and leading initiatives across women’s interests, youth, seniors and ageing, carers, and volunteering.

Why Work With Us?

• We offer some of the most competitive public sector wages in Australia.
• We are a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program.
• Flexible work options – flexi leave, banked leave and public service holidays.
• More for your future – 12 per cent employer super contributions.
• Smart salary packaging – novated leases & work laptops.

Read more about the benefits of working with us.

Your Role. Your Impact.

Step into the world of Out-of-home Care, where your work is more than just a job.

As a Managing Psychologist - Specialised Clinical Services you will play a key role in leading the delivery of clinical services that support the mental health, social and emotional wellbeing of children involved with Child Protection.

The Managing Psychologist is a member of the Specialised Clinical Services leadership team and contributes to planning and innovation for the operations of the service. The role manages psychologist staff and teams and is responsible for providing sound clinical governance in relation to individual and team clinical practice. This incorporates the processes of recruitment, quality assurance, performance monitoring, professional development, and risk mitigation.

The role oversees the provision of trauma informed and culturally responsive clinical services, provides senior clinical expertise for complex cases, undertakes designated portfolio responsibilities, and contributes to Department wide service development. Within the workplace setting, the Managing Psychologist contributes to local leadership, guides a trauma-informed approach to Child Protection practice, and establishes and maintains stakeholder relationships to support high level clinical care and support for children.

Visit Careers at Communities – our roles for more information.

We believe all our people are leaders, regardless of their role. Our Leadership Expectations, outlined in Building Leadership Impact, describe the behaviours and mindsets we value. The leadership context for this position is Leading Others.

If you’d like to know more about the team or the role, connect with Veronica Edwards, Chief Psychologist, on 0437 260 574.

For more details, please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Opportunities Available

• Current Vacancies: 1 part-time 0.6 permanent position available to start ASAP.
• Recruitment Pool: This recruitment pool may be used to fill various fixed term or permanent, full-time and part-time positions arising within the next 12 months.

Applicants will be considered for vacancies in the location of the advertised role/location preferences specified in their application.

Qualification Requirements

• To be considered for this position, applicants must hold a completed Master of Psychology degree in Clinical or Counselling or Forensic Psychology and registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with endorsement in a specialist area of practice.
• Overseas qualifications must be assessed for Australian equivalency.
• Refer to our websitefor information about the qualification requirements for this role, and how we will be assessing your qualifications.

 How to Apply – It’s Easy

Select “Apply for Job” and upload the following documents (Word or PDF only):

1. Your current resume/CV.
2. A short written statement up to three [3] pages addressing all the Essential Work-Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.
3. A copy of your degree certificate and academic transcript (plus unit descriptors and/or overseas qualification assessment if applicable).

Applicants will be assessed on their ability to meet the following Suitability Requirements:

Organisational Requirements:

• Able to work in locations where vacancies exist.
• Demonstrated respectful, collaborative and inclusive behaviours when working with clients, colleagues, Aboriginal communities and partner agencies.
• Demonstrated self-awareness, adaptability and commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.

The Suitability Requirements may be assessed at any stage of the recruitment process, which may include interview, referee reports and/or other assessment methods.

Appointment is subject to meeting all Suitability Requirements.

Equity and Diversity

Communities welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people with diverse sexualities and genders, youth, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Please let us know if there are adjustments we can make to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, as well as in the workplace. Please contact Macarena Acosta, HR Advisor at HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au or via phone 0466 349 452.

If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Integrity and Honesty
In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. To read more, click here.  

Need Assistance?

If you would like to discuss:

• adjustments,
• alternative formats,
• recruitment enquiries or,
• technical issues

Contact: Macarena Acosta, HR Advisor on 0466 349 452 or HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers

National Relay Service:
TTY/Voice: 133 677
Speak & Listen: 1300 555 727
SMS Relay: 0423 677 767

Privacy Notice
Personal information is collected and managed in accordance with the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (PRIS Act). By submitting your application, you acknowledge the collection of your personal information. For further details on how your information is handled, please view our Privacy Policy.

Please note: This recruitment process may be closed or withdrawn at any stage. Applicants will be notified if this occurs.

Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.