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The Department of Justice is seeking a Psychologist to join their team on a fixed-term, full-time basis for 12 months, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency, subject to business requirements.
About The Role
As a Psychologist in this role, you will be part of a small, dedicated team working to promote the mental health and wellbeing of staff across the Department of Justice. Your work will contribute to safer, healthier workplaces.
What You'll Be Doing
* Providing psychological support following critical incidents.
* Delivering training and psychoeducation to staff and managers.
* Offering guidance on workplace wellbeing matters.
* Supporting staff involved in coronial inquests and other court proceedings.
* Contributing to the Department's Health, Safety and Wellbeing Strategy.
* Liaising with external agencies to support service delivery.
Why This Role Might Be Right for You
* You're looking for variety and purpose in your work.
* You enjoy applying psychology in non-clinical, real-world settings.
* You value flexibility, teamwork, and professional integrity.
* You want to contribute to a workplace that prioritises staff wellbeing.
Eligibility
Qualifications – successful applicants must possess an approved four-year degree in Psychology AND current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Permanent positions – To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.
Benefits And Opportunities
* Access to professional supervision and other professional development opportunities.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Access to health and wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport which provides discounted membership to a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centres for employees and their families.
Application process
Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position.
We Require You To Submit
* A comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, which includes your AHPRA registration number, and clearly outlines your transferable skills and experience, and highlights your key achievements.
* In no more than two (2) pages (total), a response to the following questions, which are directly linked to the Role Specific Criteria for this role:
* Describe your experience in addressing psychological risk in workplace settings.
* Provide examples of how your written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills have supported your work as a psychologist.
* Contact details of two work related referees.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups.
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