Listed By : Initiative Media Australia (WA) on 25 May 2026
Psychologist (Provisional) or Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist (including Registrar)
Please note thisadvertisement has been updated 21/05/2026.
The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions ofdisability services, child protection and family support, communityinitiatives and regional services reform.
Communities is a nationallyrecognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employersprogram. The programdefines best practice standards by creating a carer friendlyworkplace, enabling staff to balance work and care, while continuing tocontribute to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community.
The Opportunity
We are currently seeking tostrengthen our team of Psychologists through a Pool recruitment. In this roleyou will provide trauma informed and culturally responsive clinical servicesthat promote the recovery, healing, and wellbeing of children in their Out ofHome Care environment. Approximately half of your role will involvingproviding clinical advice and referral with the balance comprising counsellingand therapy to children in care and providing support and guidance theircarers. We currently have permanent and fixed-term vacancies south of theriver in our Armadale, Cannington, Fremantle offices, and a permanency vacancyin the Pilbara with the option of living and working in the Pilbara orservicing this region fly-in-fly out based in Head Office Fremantle orpossibly our Perth Office. Join us and work in a role where you can make areal difference to the lives of children, families, individuals andcommunities throughout Western Australia.
The attached Job Description Form(JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information weencourage you to contact Gary Lindsay, Clinical Psychologist -Specialised Clinical Services, on 0407 424 214.
There arecurrently several fixed term and permanent positions available forimmediate filling.
Suitable applicants will be placedin a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar futurevacancies (fixed term or permanent) that arise within the next 6 months acrossthe Department of Communities.
For Psychologist Roles:
Psychologist (Provisional) Operational Officer Qualified Level 1: Tertiary degree qualification inPsychology or equivalent approved by the Psychology Board of Australia,eligible for 'Provisional Registration' on the Australian Health PractitionerRegulation Agency (AHPRA) register of Psychologists and eligible for one ofthe following:
· Tocommence or continue an approved Psychology Board of Australia internshippathway to achieve general registration or;
· To workin addition to University placements, in compliance with the Psychology Boardof Australia policy, whilst completing the higher degree pathway to achievegeneral registration, i.e., completing an accredited postgraduate degree oftwo or more years duration (two-year Master's Degree or Doctorate Degree).
Psychologist Operational Officer Qualified Level 2: Tertiary degree qualification inPsychology approved by the Psychology Board of Australia AND 'GeneralRegistration' as a Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner RegulationAgency (AHPRA).
Psychologist Operational Officer Qualified 3: A 2-year post graduate masters degree in Clinical, Counselling orForensic Psychology or approved equivalent, eligible for registration with thePsychology Board of Australia, and specialist endorsement with AHPRA as aClincal, Counselling, or Forensic Psychologist.
Apply online byclicking the 'Apply for Job' button (above and below) and provide thefollowing documents in Word or PDF format only:
1.A cover letter detailing the following:
· Qualificationscompleted when and where
· CurrentAHPRA registration and endorsement status
· Worklocation(s) you're available to be appointed to
· Ifavailable to work regionally, availability to relocate and/or travelregionally approximately one week per month.
· Confirmationof valid WA Drivers License or other Drivers License
· Ability or otherwise to attend an interviewin person at our Head Office in Fremantle 5 Newman CourtFremantle Tuesday 16 June (preferred) or Friday 19 June 2026.
2.Acurrent resume/CV.
3.Amaximum 2 page written application with examples where appropriate, addressingthe Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as follows:
· Psychologist (Provisional) Level 1position: criteria 1, 2, 5
· Psychologist Level 2 position:criteria 1, 4, 5
· Psychologist Level 3 (Endorsed)position: criteria 1, 3, 5
4.A copyof your degree certificate and academic transcript (plus unit descriptorsand/or overseas qualification assessment if applicable).
5.A copyof all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specifiedin your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
6.Anapplication form (for hard copy applications only).
For technical difficulties whileapplying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document inan alternative format, please contact Margia Munoz, Human Resources Advisor on0466 171 398 or via email on .
We can also be contacted via theNational Relay Service on the following numbers:
SMS relay - 0423 677 767
Integrity and Honesty
The public sector is built on astrong foundation of integrity where employees act ethically, and publicsector bodies promote and maintain integrity.
In line with Communities policies,applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening andintegrity checks during the application process. For more information on theserequirements, click here .
Equity and Diversity
Communities welcome applicationsfrom people from a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences,including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability,people with diverse sexualities and genders, youth, women, and people from culturallyand linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Please let us know if there areadjustments we can make to allow you to fully participate in the applicationand interview process, as well as in the workplace. Please contact Margiaat and via phone 0466 171 398.
If you are an Aboriginal person whowould like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.
Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or latesubmissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.
Psychologist (Provisional) or Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist (including Registrar)
Please note thisadvertisement has been updated 21/05/2026.
The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions ofdisability services, child protection and family support, communityinitiatives and regional services reform.
Communities is a nationallyrecognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employersprogram. The programdefines best practice standards by creating a carer friendlyworkplace, enabling staff to balance work and care, while continuing tocontribute to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community.
The Opportunity
We are currently seeking tostrengthen our team of Psychologists through a Pool recruitment. In this roleyou will provide trauma informed and culturally responsive clinical servicesthat promote the recovery, healing, and wellbeing of children in their Out ofHome Care environment. Approximately half of your role will involvingproviding clinical advice and referral with the balance comprising counsellingand therapy to children in care and providing support and guidance theircarers. We currently have permanent and fixed-term vacancies south of theriver in our Armadale, Cannington, Fremantle offices, and a permanency vacancyin the Pilbara with the option of living and working in the Pilbara orservicing this region fly-in-fly out based in Head Office Fremantle orpossibly our Perth Office. Join us and work in a role where you can make areal difference to the lives of children, families, individuals andcommunities throughout Western Australia.
The attached Job Description Form(JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information weencourage you to contact Gary Lindsay, Clinical Psychologist -Specialised Clinical Services, on 0407 424 214.
There arecurrently several fixed term and permanent positions available forimmediate filling.
Suitable applicants will be placedin a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar futurevacancies (fixed term or permanent) that arise within the next 6 months acrossthe Department of Communities.
For Psychologist Roles:
Psychologist (Provisional) Operational Officer Qualified Level 1: Tertiary degree qualification inPsychology or equivalent approved by the Psychology Board of Australia,eligible for 'Provisional Registration' on the Australian Health PractitionerRegulation Agency (AHPRA) register of Psychologists and eligible for one ofthe following:
· Tocommence or continue an approved Psychology Board of Australia internshippathway to achieve general registration or;
· To workin addition to University placements, in compliance with the Psychology Boardof Australia policy, whilst completing the higher degree pathway to achievegeneral registration, i.e., completing an accredited postgraduate degree oftwo or more years duration (two-year Master's Degree or Doctorate Degree).
Psychologist Operational Officer Qualified Level 2: Tertiary degree qualification inPsychology approved by the Psychology Board of Australia AND 'GeneralRegistration' as a Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner RegulationAgency (AHPRA).
Psychologist Operational Officer Qualified 3: A 2-year post graduate masters degree in Clinical, Counselling orForensic Psychology or approved equivalent, eligible for registration with thePsychology Board of Australia, and specialist endorsement with AHPRA as aClincal, Counselling, or Forensic Psychologist.
Join the Department of Communities
WA Government Jobs | Psychologist(Provisional) or Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist (includingRegistrar)
Apply online byclicking the 'Apply for Job' button (above and below) and provide thefollowing documents in Word or PDF format only:
1.A cover letter detailing the following:
· Citizenshipor residency status
· Qualificationscompleted when and where
· CurrentAHPRA registration and endorsement status
· Worklocation(s) you're available to be appointed to
· Ifavailable to work regionally, availability to relocate and/or travelregionally approximately one week per month.
· Confirmationof valid WA Drivers License or other Drivers License
· Ability or otherwise to attend an interviewin person at our Head Office in Fremantle 5 Newman CourtFremantle Tuesday 16 June (preferred) or Friday 19 June 2026.
2.Acurrent resume/CV.
3.Amaximum 2 page written application with examples where appropriate, addressingthe Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as follows:
· Psychologist (Provisional) Level 1position: criteria 1, 2, 5
· Psychologist Level 2 position:criteria 1, 4, 5
· Psychologist Level 3 (Endorsed)position: criteria 1, 3, 5
4.A copyof your degree certificate and academic transcript (plus unit descriptorsand/or overseas qualification assessment if applicable).
5.A copyof all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specifiedin your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
6.Anapplication form (for hard copy applications only).
For technical difficulties whileapplying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document inan alternative format, please contact Margia Munoz, Human Resources Advisor on0466 171 398 or via email on .
We can also be contacted via theNational 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 astrong foundation of integrity where employees act ethically, and publicsector bodies promote and maintain integrity.
In line with Communities policies,applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening andintegrity checks during the application process. For more information on theserequirements, click here .
Equity and Diversity
Communities welcome applicationsfrom people from a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences,including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability,people with diverse sexualities and genders, youth, women, and people from culturallyand linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Please let us know if there areadjustments we can make to allow you to fully participate in the applicationand interview process, as well as in the workplace. Please contact Margiaat and via phone 0466 171 398.
If you are an Aboriginal person whowould like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.
Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or latesubmissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.
WAGovernment Jobs | Psychologist (Provisional) or Clinical, Counselling orForensic Psychologist (including Registrar)
Contact Details Gary Lindsay, Clinical Psychologist - Specialised Clinical Services, on 0407 424 214. #J-18808-Ljbffr