Psychologist/Specialist Psychologist
Location: Penrith - St Marys Community Service Centre
Ongoing Opportunity
$74,302 - $130,530 + superannuation
Excellent working conditions including 35 hour week, flexible working hours, balance of in-person and work from home arrangements, generous leave provisions including study leave and recreation leave.
This position is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only.
Your role
The Aboriginal Psychologist/Specialist Psychologists will be part of the established LINKS team located in Penrith at St Marys Community Services Centre. Employing an evidence-based multi-disciplinary approach, through culturally responsive, recovery-orientated assessment and intervention, the service will seek to decrease trauma symptoms and improve the well-being of a cohort of children/young people living in out of home care.
1. Specialises in trauma informed therapeutic assessment and intervention
2. Based on assessment and formulation, develops and implements treatment plans for children, young people, families and carers
3. Equips staff through training and reflective practice sessions
4. Provides specialist consultation to guide casework practice
What we’re looking for
5. Tertiary qualifications in Psychology recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia, with either: Full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, or Provisional registration with an ability to fulfil full registration within the relevant timeframes.
6. Knowledge of theoretical and therapeutic frameworks that underpin assessment and intervention in the context of child abuse/neglect/trauma
7. Current driver’s licence
Note: In accordance with Clause 26 of the NSW Government Sector Employment (General) Rules 2014 and in accordance with Sections 14 and 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 the Department of Communities and Justice considers that being of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational qualification for this role and preference will be given to candidates who meet the pre-established standards:
8. Documented verification of Aboriginality.
The Department will accept proof of Aboriginality confirming the following:
9. You are an Aboriginal person of Aboriginal descent;
10. You identify as being Aboriginal; and
An acceptable form of documented verification is a “Confirmation of Aboriginality” letter, provided to you by a local Aboriginal organisation that includes a common seal from that organisation.
Appointments are subject to reference checks and the following pre-employment checks:
11. National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
12. Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012
We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.
Are you ready to join us?
Applications close – 11:59pm, Sunday 3 March 2024
Got a question?
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
Other Information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.