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 Residential Care, where your work is more than just a job. Contribute to the provision of healing relationships within a culturally sensitive, homelike environment for young people with histories of maltreatment, neglect, and disrupted attachment.

As a Psychologist employed in Residential Care you will be working across two or more Group Homes working as a consultant and team member, supporting staff to attune and respond therapeutically to the young people. You will assess and establish treatment goals for the young people in collaboration with key stakeholders with the overarching goal of healing trauma.  Ideal applicants for this role will have well developed consultation skills, emotional intelligence, flexibility, and persistence.  You will also be resilient, be able to think systemically, and be prepared to operate in dynamic and challenging group environments.

Psychologist positions are available in various locations in Western Australia. For regional positions you could be based in the region or based in Perth and travel.

Visit Careers at Communities – our roles for more information.

If you’d like to know more about the team or the role, connect with Hayley Mighall, Senior Consultant Psychologist - Residential Care on 0457 685 884.

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

Opportunities Available

• 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

Your appointment and salary will be dependent on your qualification/s. When applying, please refer to the Specified Callings level that you are eligible for based on your qualification/s.

Specified Callings 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).

Specified Callings Level 2: Tertiary degree qualification in Psychology approved by the Psychology Board of Australia AND 'General Registration' as a Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Specified Callings Level 3: A 2-year post graduate Master’s Degree in Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychology or approved equivalent and be eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and specialist endorsement with AHPRA for this position.

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 covering letter outlining the following:

• Australian citizenship or residency (including visa) status.
• Qualifications completed.
• Current AHPRA registration and endorsement status.
• Confirmation of a valid WA Drivers Licence and access to a vehicle.

1. A short written statement up to two [2] pages addressing all the Essential Work-Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF. Please ensure you are referring to the JDF (attached) of the level you are eligible for.
2. A copy of your psychology degree certificate/s, academic transcript (plus unit descriptors and/or overseas qualification assessment if applicable), and any relevant registrations or endorsements.
3. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).

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.