AHP2 Psychologist
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Psychologist to join Australia’s first employee led Mutual.
Summary about this job
Government - State
Company: Department of Human Services
Location: Adelaide
Work type: Contract/Temp
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Phone: +61-7-9185-7453
Fax: +61-7-8625-4769
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Detail information about job AHP2 Psychologist. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Contribute to the SA community and make a difference
- Roles until June 2020 (multiple vacancies)
- Various metro locations
Vacancy ID: 319133
In an Australian-first, South Australian Government staff are establishing an independent, employee-led Mutual to deliver early intervention services for children with disability or developmental delay under the Federal NDIS. Known as the Child and Youth Services Mutual, you will be a part of the start-up which impacts children, young people and their families in South Australia. You'll be part of an innovative venture and play a crucial role in the growth of our existing therapy service which provides services to children with disability or developmental delay aged seven to school leaving age.
We are seeking passionate and skilled psychologists who have proven experience providing assessment, planning and implementation of programs for children and adolescents, ideally with disability or developmental delay. We would highly value applicants who also have experience supervising and mentoring other psychologists or allied health professionals.
You can demonstrate your ability to achieve outcomes for clients by providing a professional support and consultancy service in collaboration with other professionals and community services. You are able to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with other staff, key stakeholders, clients and their families.
You will be provided with educational and development opportunities and will be surrounded by a large team of skilled and experienced allied health professionals including physiotherapists, speech pathologists and occupational therapists.
Essential Qualifications: Appropriate degree or qualification relevant to the role and registered as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.
Special Conditions: The successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a Background Screening and National Criminal History Record Check (NCHRC) prior to being employed and every three years. The Service is provided across the metropolitan and regional areas, in home and community settings, requiring a driver’s license and flexibility for some out of hours work.
Notes: Salary plus super and salary packaging is as per Government AHP2 level. Several positions are available across metro, north and south locations. Roles are until June 30 2020 with view for permanency or extension based on performance. Part-time employment can be accommodated. The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time.
Enquiries person: Mr Teya Carmichael, Manager Child Youth Services, 0476 859 748
Additional Notes The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. You are required to submit a cover letter which should be no longer than 2 pages addressing how your skills, attributes, experience and capabilities align with the role description. You are also required to provide three work referees, preferably being your two most recent line managers and attach your current resume via the online application form. For more information on DHS’s recruitment and selection process please refer to the ‘How to Apply’ page. Please note that for this role you are not required to address Behavioural Questions in the application. For information and how to apply for this role please visit our DHS website www.dhs.sa.gov.au/careers
Applications close: 31 July 2018