Job description
- Part time (30.4 hours per fortnight) – Maximum term to February 2027
- Salary packaging options to increase take home pay
- Paid parental leave + 10% discount on Kindergarten and Childcare
About the opportunity
We have a rewarding opportunity for a Clinician to join our Clinical Care and Support Program, providing specialist interventions and consultancy to vulnerable children, carers, families and the professionals supporting them in the out of home care sector.
As a Clinician, you will provide secondary consultancy and interventions for children, young people, their carers and families who have children in out of home care. Consultation Services will also be provided to professionals and other stakeholders working with them.
The Clinician will also play a key role in delivering tailored training regarding a range of clinical issues for carers and professionals supporting children who have experienced trauma.
View the full position description attached here.
What’s on offer
Join an organisation where we don’t just provide a service. We use our connections, our size, our scale, and our knowledge to push into places where we feel like we should be doing more.
In addition to a salary and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and access to the full $15,900 salary packaging benefits to increase your take home pay.
We also offer paid parental leave to eligible employees (up to 10 weeks for primary carers and up to 2 weeks for secondary carers). As well as offering a 10% discount on Kindergarten and Childcare at Uniting Early Learning Services.
About you
To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a relevant degree qualification in psychology, social work or a related discipline. Full registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA or a Social Worker eligible for AASW membership would be highly regarded.
You will also have:
- A driver’s licence valid in Victoria, and a willingness to drive agency vehicles for work purposes
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of high quality assessment and therapy services to families, children and young people with complex needs
- Previous experience in the provision of secondary consultation to clients and professionals
- Sound understanding of theoretical approaches and frameworks relevant to working with children, young people and families
- Well-developed report writing and communication skills
How to apply
Click ‘Apply Now’ to apply today by uploading the following as part of your application and we’ll be in touch shortly.
Please include:
- Cover letter (briefly outlining your suitability for the position)
- Current resume
You will also be asked to address key selection criteria questions on the application form.
Applications will be assessed as they come through as we’re keen to engage with someone.
Get in touch
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Anna Gleeson – Manager, Therapeutic Services on 03 8792 8999 or 0466 645 831 (during business hours).
About Uniting
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.
Visit us: unitingvictas.org.au
Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.
Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.
