Psychologist (Provisional) - Psychologist Clinical/ Counselling/Forensic Psychologist (or Registrar) - Clinical, Counselling, Forensic PsychologistDivision: Child Protection and Family SupportPosition No: Pool Ref COM28825Salary: Operational Officer Qualified Stream Level 1, $83,456 - $109,860/ OOQS Level 2 $112,266 - $123,008/ OOQS Level 3 $129,211 - $ 142,460 pa pro rata + Super - (DOC) CPCSA 2024Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part TimeLocation: Various Perth Metropolitan and Regional LocationsClosing Date: 2025-09-11 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, community initiatives and regional services reform.Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the . The program defines best practice standards by creating a carer friendly workplace, enabling staff to balance work and care, while continuing to contribute to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community.The OpportunityCommunities Specialised Clinical Services psychologists are embedded within metropolitan and regional district locations across Western Australia. They work as part of a multidisciplinary team, as consultants and clinicians, to promote and support trauma informed service delivery to child protection clients.We currently have fixed-term positions available in various metropolitan locations north and south of the river with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.We also currently have fixed-term and permanent positions in some regions including Goldfields and the Kimberley. Regarding servicing these regions, there is the option of benefitting from the experience of being based in these regions or being based in Fremantle Head Office, with regular travel to the regions required at a frequency no less than one-week per month.The attached Job Description Forms (JDF) provide more information about the positions. For further information we encourage you to contact Katrina Sims, Managing Psychologist - Specialised Clinical Services, on 0435 045 322 during business hours.Suitable applicants will be placed into a pool, from which appointments to the current vacancies will be made. Applicants remaining in the pool will be considered for any future suitable permanent or fixed term vacancies that arise across Department of Communities locations throughout Western Australia within the next 12 months.To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector it is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.Qualification Requirements:Psychologist (Provisional) Operational Officer Qualified Level 1: Tertiary degree qualification in Psychology or equivalent approved by the Psychology Board of Australia 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 (two-year Master’s Degree or Doctorate Degree) to achieve general registration, i.e., completing an accredited postgraduate degree of two or more years duration.
Psychologist Operational Officer Qualified 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).Psychologist Operational Officer Qualified Level 3: A 2-year post graduate masters degree in Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychology or approved equivalent, General Registration, AND specialist endorsement with AHPRA as a Clinical, Counselling, or Forensic psychologist.Our BenefitsSome of the great benefits offered by the Department include:
4 weeks annual leave
3 days additional public sector holidays per annum
15 days personal leave (pro rata for part-time) per annum
12% superannuation, full employer contribution
Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
20 working days of annual leave (pro rata for part-time) with an annual leave loading payment
Removal and relocation assistance
Salary Packaging Remote Benefits
Further information is outlined on our Department of Communities on our website.Join the Department of Communities Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only: * A current comprenhensive resume/CV only that attempts to address the Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as follows:Psychologist (Provisional) Level 1 position: criteria 1, 3, 5Psychologist Level 2 position: criteria 1, 4, 5Endorsed Psychologist Level 3 position: criteria 1, 3, 5 * A cover letter detailing the following:
Citizenship or residency status
Qualifications completed when and where
Current AHPRA registration and endorsement status
Work location(s) you’re available to be appointed to
If available to work regionally, availability to relocate and/or travel regionally approximately one week per month.
Confirmation of valid WA Drivers License or other Drivers License
Ability or otherwise to attend an interview in person at our Head Office in Fremantle 5 Newman Court Fremantle Tuesday 30 September (preferred) or Wednesday 1 October 2025.
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 Macarena Acosta, HR Advisor by emailing 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 .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 Macarena.Applicants who would like assistance with your application, please contact on 13 64 64.Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.
