ABOUT US

Women’s and Girls’ Emergency Centre (WAGEC) is a feminist, grassroots organisation that supports women and families in crisis and advocates for social change in the community. We work on the lands of the Gadigal, Wangal and Dharug people of the Eora Nation.

THE ROLE

The Helping Children Heal (HCH) program is a pilot project funded by DSS. The project provides trauma-informed recovery services to children (aged 6-12 years) and their families, who have been exposed to domestic or family violence. The program aims to improve social, emotional, and educational outcomes for children, and restore and strengthen mother and child relationships.

The Child and Young Person (CYP) Specialist – Clinical Psychologist will use their relevant skills and qualifications to work with women and children who are engaged with the HCH project, seeking to improve social, emotional, and educational outcomes for children who have experienced domestic and family violence.

There are no billable hours for this role.

The role is based at our Burwood Community Hub, with some travel to other WAGEC sites and outreach locations. This is a full-time role, with flexibility to consider a part-time (4 days per week) for the right candidate. Please see the Position Description for ideal hours.

The core responsibilities of this role are:

Provide tailored support to families to improve social, emotional, and educational outcomes for children

Assess family situations and respond to child safety concerns

Delivery of Community and Learning Hub activities

Leadership in the team

ABOUT YOU

You’ll be a qualified Psychologist with at least 3 years' experience working with children and/or young people who have complex needs

You’re experienced in conducting assessments, particularly to support access to NDIS and school-based assistance

You have high-level group facilitation skills and you’re able to use a strengths-based approach to work with children and adults who’ve experienced complex trauma

You’ll have comprehensive knowledge of child development, and the diverse needs and learning challenges that children may experience.

We’d love to hear from people who are multi-lingual and who may have great community connections.

TO APPLY

Please email [email protected] for a copy of the Position Description. Please check out our range of services at wagec.org.au

Upload your resume and cover letter.

We will be assessing applications as we receive them and may interview before the closing date so please apply as soon as possible.

Please consider:

To be female is a genuine occupational requirement of this role under Section 126A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

When we say ‘women’, we mean all women including trans women, non-binary people and people who identify as a woman.

We strongly encourage women with lived experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and women of all cultures and identities to apply.

We work with and support women who have criminal records. A criminal record does not automatically exclude you from employment with us at WAGEC. If you’re comfortable discussing this with us, we offer respectful, non-judgmental, and confidential opportunities to do so.

To talk through any questions or if you would like assistance in applying, please contact our People and Culture team on 0411 213 188, or via [email protected] using the subject line: Child and Young Person Specialist - Clinical Psychologist

WAGEC is a child-safe organisation, committed to the safety, well-being, and empowerment of all children who we engage with in our services and community. We have a whole organisation approach to upholding children's rights and striving to prevent all forms of harm, abuse and neglect for children and young people.

WHY WORK WITH US?

At WAGEC we are committed to caring for our people to help them excel in the work they do.

Our additional benefits include:

Diversity Council of Australia – Inclusive Employer

Wellbeing Policy including 2 days of paid well-being leave each year

Cultural Supervision, Wellbeing and Ceremonial Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers

12 weeks Paid Parental/Adoption Leave Policy

$500 self-care allowance each year

EAP: Free access to Sonder - a revolutionary employee care platform for health, medical, safety and wellbeing support

Flexible Workplace Arrangements

External monthly clinical supervision (frontline workers)

Salary Packaging options

Professional development and training opportunities

5 days Professional Development leave per year

Discounts to various local shops and businesses, including 30% off all WAGEC merchandise.