Psychologist

Apply now Job no:500762
Work type:Professional
Location:Bruce
Categories:Medical and Counselling, Student Support

• Make a valuable contribution to the University cohort where you will utilise your engaging and caring stakeholder focused approach.
• UC Level 9, Salary Range $127,424 pa - $133,358 pa + 17% Super
• Full Time, Continuing Opportunity

About Us:

Join us here at University of Canberra where we walk together to foster an inclusive and empowered community. Together, we endeavour to empower, connect, and exchange knowledge with our diverse people, cultures, and environments.

We stand firm and dedicated to upholding fundamental values such as inclusivity, honouring Indigenous cultures (Nurragunnawali), driving positive change, nurturing curiosity, and promoting collaborative efforts. We are committed to leading the national education sector in championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032 .

About the opportunity:

Join our multi-disciplinary team at the university Medical and Counselling Centre where we offer medical, psychiatric, and nursing services to students at the University, supported by a professional administrative team.  Supervision with the psychiatrist and peer supervision is also provided.

The client cohort is complex and diverse, and this opportunity will appeal to a skilled practitioner with sound clinical skills, cognitive agility, excellent record keeping and high professional standards.

Reporting to the Associate Director within the Medical and Counselling Service, this role will provide professional and responsive psychological services, assessments, interventions and evaluation.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Current registration with AHPRA.
• A minimum of 4 years practice post full AHPRA registration
• Demonstrated experience working across a range of mental-health issues including Anxiety, Depression, Addictions, PTSD, Complex Trauma and Personality Disorder.
• Demonstrated experience in working with young people with a diverse range of needs
• Demonstrated experience delivering evidence-based interventions. i.e CBT ACT DBT, Schema, EMDR
• Ability to work independently and be a collaborative member of a multi- disciplinary team.
• Excellent rapport building and communication skills.
• Sound computer literacy.
• A strong work ethic is essential
• Post Graduate qualifications in Psychology

Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Family-friendly policies
• On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Childcare facilities.
• Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
• Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)
• Regular peer supervision provided as part of the employment package 
• A administrative team who will provide comprehensive support, including managing bookings, communicating with patients, appointment scheduling, and other administrative tasks.
• Professional development – pro rata hours, and funds allocated per year
• Work within a Multi-disciplinary team (doctors, nurses, psychologist, and a visiting psychiatrist) 
• Guaranteed employment/Salary
• Personal and recreational leave and accumulate long service leave
• Opportunity to develop and deliver workshops
• Career pathway/progression
• University shutdown for Christmas period – fully paid.
• Diversity in clients 
• No evening or weekend work

We warmly welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, persons with disabilities, and those representing culturally diverse backgrounds to join us in creating a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

What we need from you: To be considered for this position, we only require your CV; no additional documents are necessary.

SUBMIT your CV through the “Apply Now” tab.  We kindly ask that you take this opportunity to align your CV with the Position Description, ensuring that your skills and experience are clearly articulated in connection with the specific requirements of the role.

If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.

Working Rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission.

WWVP: The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to apply please click https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au

For job specific information: please contact Mrs Sam Smith, Assistant Practice Manager [email protected]

Recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Acquisition team on 02 6206 3867 or email [email protected]

Closing Date: 11.55pm, 21st April 2024

Advertised:26 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:21 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time