Registered Psychologist

Job no:510269
Work type:full time
Location:Crawley
Categories:Student Administration / Support Services

Mental Health and Wellbeing at UWA

• Excellent opportunity to join the nationally accredited mental health services of UWA, within the Student Counselling and Psychological Services team
• Two full-time, ongoing appointments
• Base salary range: Level 7 $92,679 – $102,830 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked amongst the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities.  With an enviable research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to ‘innovate and inspire’ there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team 

The Counselling and Psychological Service provides a full range of confidential services to students at the University of Western Australia. These services include individual and group counselling, including management of emergency presentations; ad hoc consultancy to staff on issues related to student counselling; and promotion of counselling services. More information on the Counselling Service is available on the web at https://www.uwa.edu.au/students/Support-services/Mental-health-and-wellbeing

About the opportunity 

You will work specifically as a member of the counselling and psychological services team engaged in the full range of psychological and counselling duties. You will work with other practitioners within Student Success and Wellbeing as appropriate.

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate :

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology or demonstrated equivalent competency
• Registered Psychologist or evidence of submission of application to register with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) as General Psychologist
• Eligible for a Medicare Service Provider Number
• Substantial relevant experience within a mental health psychologist role
• Ability to assess risk and apply a range of professional counselling and therapeutic interventions appropriate to client presentations
• Sound knowledge of current research in the field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills specific to clinical service delivery within the tertiary educational environment
• Excellent planning and organisational skills including information gathering and recording, as well as time management skills

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:   Position Description - Registered Psychologist L7 June 2022.pdf

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria .  

COVID-19

In line with the Western Australia COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Programme the successful applicant for this position will be required to provide proof of their full COVID-19 vaccination status (or have a Vaccination Exemption Statement) before commencing work at UWA.

Closing date: 11:55PM on Tuesday, 9 August 2022

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Sara Kartah on [email protected]  

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details : Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce. We celebrate inclusion and diversity and believe gender equity is fundamental to achieving our goal of being a top 50 university by 2050.

• We have child friendly areas on campus, including childcare facilities. Flexible work arrangements, part-time hours and job sharing will all be considered
• UWA has been awarded Bronze Employer Status for being a Top Ten Employer for LGBTI Inclusion by the Australian Workplace Equity Index (AWEI -2021)
• UWA has also been awarded Athena Swan Bronze Accreditation in 2020

Assistance and Support

UWA is committed to inclusive recruitment and is happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. If you have queries in relation to the application process, please contact [email protected] referencing the 6-digit job reference number and type of communication you prefer, and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss your requirements.

Advertised:26 Jul 2022 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:09 Aug 2022 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time