The Department of Communities brings together vital services and functions that enable individual, family and community wellbeing. Our committed people come to work every day to make a positive difference to the lives of Western Australians, including some of our most vulnerable citizens.The RoleWe have opportunities available in various locations across the Perth Metropolitan area, and the Goldfields and West Kimberley regions. There is a possibility of working the Goldfields or West Kimberley regions from Fremantle, with regular travel to the relevant region.Our district office Psychologists work in multidisciplinary teams to promote the safety and well-being of children and young people in their region. They provide consultation, conduct psychological assessments as well as plan and implement interventions with children, young people, families and the people and systems that provide care and support for the child. Psychologists are also required to provide assessments and reports for the Children’s Court and give expert testimony in Court.The attached Job Description Forms (JDF) provide more information about the generic requirements needed to be suitable for this role. For further information we encourage you to contact Gary Lindsay, Senior Consultant Psychologist, on 0407 424 214 or at Gary.Lindsay@communities.wa.gov.au. Our Offer Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for future vacancies (fixed term or permanent) that arise within the next 12 months across the Perth metropolitan (north and south), Goldfields and West Kimberley regions. You will be asked to specify your preferred region in your application. In return for your skills, passion and commitment we will offer you a challenging job, a safe and healthy working environment and a range of benefits (subject to eligibility) including:
Qualification requirements You must have a 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) to be eligible for this position.Applicants who have General Registration as a psychologist with AHPRA who are seeking to work in addition to University placements, in compliance with the Psychology Board of Australia policy, whilst completing the final year of an accredited postgraduate degree of two or more years duration (two-year Master’s Degree or Doctorate Degree) in Clinical Psychology are also encouraged to apply.Want to join us? Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above or below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:
Applicants who are short listed will be assessed on all the Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) during the selection process.For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact a HR Consultant at HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au.We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:TTY/voice calls - 133 677Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727SMS relay - 0423 677 767Integrity 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 here. Equity and DiversityThe Department of Communities embraces diversity and firmly believes that the best services come from a workplace, where varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged every day. We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce, where we encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth.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 the Recruitment Team at HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au.Applicants who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.
