Child Protection Specialist

1 day ago

Shire of Central Goldfields, Australia beBeeClinical Full time $88,255 - $102,240

We are seeking a qualified clinical psychologist to join our child protection and advocacy services team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering forensic psychosocial and parenting assessments, undertaking psychological assessments, preparing high-standard forensic assessment reports, and delivering evidence-based psychological therapies.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Delivering comprehensive forensic psychosocial and parenting assessments to support child protection and identifying risk factors, effects of abuse, and therapeutic needs.
  • Undertaking standardized psychological assessments of children, adolescents, and adults using reliable psychometric tools.
  • Preparing accurate forensic assessment reports suitable for use in all Court jurisdictions (Youth, Family, and Criminal Courts).
  • Delivering effective evidence-based psychological therapies to children and families to aid recovery and prevent further harm, in line with clinical practice standards.
About You:
  • You hold an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification and general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia within an endorsed area of practice: Clinical.
  • You possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly, resolve conflicts, and collaborate effectively with diverse professionals.
  • You have proven expertise in conducting comprehensive clinical assessments and producing high-quality reports.
  • You have experience working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating flexibility across assessment, therapy, and urgent intervention roles.
  • You have experience providing direct psychological services to children, adolescents, and their families affected by trauma.
  • You have demonstrated clinical experience in the field of child protection and/or child and family mental health.
What We Offer:
  • We provide a competitive salary package, including relocation financial support, access to Fitness Passport, free public transport, and generous leave provisions.
  • We offer opportunities for professional development and support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
  • We value diversity and flexible ways of working, and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply.

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