The Opportunity

As a Senior Psychologist you will be responsible for:

• Implementing a systemic approach and provides clinical leadership in the identification and support of the safety, social, emotional, and educational needs of children during their admission and their transition back into the community,
• Coordinating and/or providing short-term psychological intervention to children who are admitted to Secure Care in the context of experiences of complex trauma and disrupted attachment histories,
• Undertaking trauma informed therapeutic planning to guide risk management and the provision of therapeutic care for children,
• Liasing with key stakeholders to plan for children’s safety, social, emotional, and psychological needs to be met during their transition back into the community,
• Supporting Secure Care staff to build and maintain their capacity to provide a high level of therapeutic care to children and consistently respond in a trauma informed way.

The Job Description Form (JDF) attached on WA Government Jobs provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Natasha Griffiths, Director Secure Care on (08) 6414 2360 or via email at [email protected].

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies (fixed term) that arise within the next 12 months across the Department of Communities.

For Specified Calling Senior Psychologist Roles:

A master’s degree in clinical or counselling or forensic psychology, full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a Psychologist with specialist area endorsement is an essential requirement of this role.

Join the Department of Communities

Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button which will then link you to the WA Government Jobs website to Apply and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:

1. A current resume/CV.
2. A two [2] page written application addressing all the Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF (available on the WA Government Jobs website).
3. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
4. An application form (for hard copy applications only).

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Courtnie Hayes, HR Advisor, via email on [email protected].

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 here.

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 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 Courtnie.

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.