Registered Psychologist
The University of Western Australia
Crawley, Western Australia, Australia · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- AUD 108,413 – AUD 120,287 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 6 days ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Applicants must hold appropriate rights to work in Australia and meet all registration and clearance requirements.
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- Required to apply
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Job description
Role Overview
Join the Mental Health and Wellbeing Service at The University of Western Australia as a Registered Psychologist. Provide impactful clinical care supporting student wellbeing within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team focused on positive student outcomes. This is a full-time ongoing position with consideration for part-time arrangements and a competitive salary plus benefits.
About the Directorate
The Directorate of Student Life and Community operates under the Education Portfolio to enhance the student experience through comprehensive services. The Student Health and Wellbeing division includes various specialized services such as Complex Case Support, The Living Room, Medical Centre, prevention programs, and the Psychology Team within the Mental Health and Wellbeing Service.
Responsibilities
- Deliver evidence-based psychological and counselling services tailored to student mental health needs.
- Collaborate and coordinate care with other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic support.
- Engage as an active team member contributing to professional development and best practice within the multidisciplinary team.
Candidate Requirements
- Hold full registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Have significant experience providing counselling and psychological interventions.
- Demonstrate expertise in assessing risk, devising safety plans, and applying evidence-based therapies.
- Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with diverse student groups.
- Be highly organized, capable of managing caseloads, maintaining clinical records accurately, and adhering to service timelines.
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary settings and participate in continuous improvement activities.
Additional Requirements and Recruitment Conditions
Applicants must complete declarations pursuant to the National Higher Education Code addressing gender-based violence prevention and response. Successful candidates must hold a current National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check for Western Australia.
Salary and Benefits
- Annual salary range between $108,413 and $120,287 (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.
- Flexible working arrangements are available.
- Generous leave provisions including parental leave.
- Salary packaging options and incremental progression based on continuous service.
- Up to 25% tuition discount on eligible university courses.
- Discounted health insurance and access to Employee Assistance Program.
University Profile and Commitment
The University of Western Australia is a prestigious Group of Eight research university ranked in the world's top 100, providing a vibrant campus and innovative environment. The institution strongly promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, supporting a wide range of communities and encouraging accessible recruitment processes.
Minimum education
Master's Degree