Provisional psychologists (Masters Students) who are completing their studies in 2024 are also encouraged to apply

• Multiple ongoing and term vacancies up to 12 months 
• AHP1 ($68,478 - $83,594 p.a.) / AHP2 ($88,255 - $102,240 p.a.) +11.5% Super
• AHP3 ($104,180 - $111,746 p.a.) +11.5% Super + Attraction & Retention allowance

Role Status: Multiple Ongoing and Term Vacancies up to 12 months

Remuneration: AHP1 ($68,478 - $83,594 p.a.) / AHP2 ($88,255 - $102,240 p.a.) / AHP3 ($104,180 - $111,746 p.a.) +11.5% Superannuation + Attraction & Retention allowance

Role Details

The Department for Child Protection is seeking multiple Psychologists and Senior Psychologists to join on a term and ongoing basis.

The roles are responsible for:

·         Conducting evidence-based, efficient and independent clinical psychological assessments of clients.

·         Designing and implementing therapeutic programs that are culturally appropriate and address the presenting issues, individual factors and unique context of clients.

·         Working closely with the Principal Psychologist to ensure psychologists provide effective and efficient clinical psychological assessments and where appropriate, the provision of therapy to clients.

·         Participating in the development and delivery of training to staff, carers and external agencies.

·         Consulting, supporting and leading of Psychologists and Psychology Masters students by overseeing and monitoring quality of work undertaken.

About You

We are looking for confident individuals who have an understanding of the effect of abuse and neglect on children and young people and the factors that place families at risk. 

You will have experience in the use of psychological diagnostic techniques and implementation of therapeutic interventions.

To be considered at the higher level of classification,  you will be experienced in providing clinical leadership, fostering professional development, and identifying and meeting training needs.

You will also have knowledge of areas such as the effects of abuse and neglect on children and young people, child development, psychological disorders and interventions, and clinical and forensic assessment techniques.

If you have an interest working with us to create a positive impact that can change outcomes for families at risk, then we'd love to hear from you.

About the Business

The Department for Child Protection (DCP) plays a key role in the protection of children, young people and their families within South Australia. The department provides support to vulnerable children and young people to be safe, strong and connected.

Benefits of becoming a Psychologist with DCP include:

·         The opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and young people

·         The opportunity to develop specialist skills in child protection psychology

·         A strong supervision structure

·         Access to peer and senior support

·         Support to meet professional development requirements for maintenance of registration

·         Supervision towards clinical endorsement can be negotiated

·         Benefits of public sector employment (e.g. good pay and conditions, flexible work arrangements, salary sacrifice options and generous employer super contribution).

Find out more about working as a Psychologist with DCP here 

Special Conditions

Essential Qualifications:

·         Masters Degree in Clinical, Forensic or Health Psychology or equivalent

·         Registered under the Health Practitioner Regulation National law to practice as a Psychologist

·         For engagement at AHP3 level: Psychology Board of Australia endorsement as a Clinical, Forensic or Health Psychologist or willingness to work towards clinical endorsement.

Note: Provisional psychologists (Masters Students) are also encouraged to apply. If you anticipate you will be completing your Masters Degree in 2024 please enquire as we may be able to consider your application at the AHP1 remuneration until registration is completed. Attraction and Retention Allowance is available for successful candidates with endorsement in an area of Psychological Practice.

To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the 'apply' button.

Enquiries: Michelle Tonkin-Smith, Manager, Psychological Services on 0408 728 032 or email: [email protected]

Our workplace reflects the diverse communities we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBQTI+ communities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

To apply for this role, please click the 'apply' button to be re-directed to the DCP Career Portal.

Applications Close: 04 November 2024 at 11:00PM