Work with Us

**Part time 14 hrs p/wk**:

- **Competitive salary and attractive not-for-profit salary packaging options**
- **Convenient location based in Campsie, Sydney NSW 2194**:

- **Hybrid work option**

**Metro Assist Limited **(formerly Metro Migrant Resource Centre) is seeking a qualified and
experienced Psychologist to be part of a vital service that makes a real difference to the wellbeing of
families.

Metro Assist is committed to social jus
- ce and empowering our clients to achieve their full poten
- al
in life. We provide se
- lement services, employment support, family services, emergency relief,
tenancy advice, financial counselling and undertakes community development projects and
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- a
- ves. More informa

**About the Role**

The primary role of the Psychologist is to improve child and family outcomes for children at Risk of
Significant Harm, and individuals and families with complex needs and/or vulnerabili
- es by;
- Enhancing child safety, parent capacity and family func
- on;
- Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the formulation and review of case plans, and
- effective design and evalua
- on of services/programs; and- Provision of consultations, assessments and therapeutic interventions.

These services will incorporate the trauma informed approach to help address parent child
rela
- onships and family concerns, in an early interven
- on and preventa
- ve context.

**The salary is based on the SCHCADS Award, and generous salary packaging op
- ons are available.**
**The successful applicant will also benefit from ongoing support & supervision, professional**
**development opportuni
- es, flexible working conditions, and access to our Employee Assistance**
**Program.**

**ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA**
- Post graduate qualifications in Psychology or Degree in Counselling.
- Registration with Australian Health Prac
- tioners Regula
- on Agency (AHPRA) and the Australian

Psychological Society (APS) or Full membership of AASW (Australian Associa
- on of Social
Workers) or clinical membership of PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federa
- on of
Australia).
- Minimum 2 years therapeu
- c work experience and skills in providing counselling services

addressing emo
- onal and/or behavioural needs to children and adolescents, and their families,
who may be experiencing known vulnerabili
- es within the child protection system with children,
young persons and families.
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of child inclusive, family-centred, strengths based and

trauma informed models of prac
- ce, within an early interven
- on and child protection
framework.
- Demonstrated exper
- se conduc
- ng assessments and the ability to adapt standardised

approaches to meet the needs of clients with complex needs and/or vulnerabilities and ability to
administer and interpret psychometric assessments.
- Proven excellent interpersonal, verbal and wri
- en communica
- on skills with an ability to

nego
- ate complex and often sensitive issues with clients, carers, staff and other relevant key
stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of child-centred practices for the needs of children, families and people

from culturally diverse backgrounds, whilst delivering outcomes within an evidence based
framework.
- Knowledge and experience of complex child protection issues within ROSH domain with local

knowledge of community services for referrals, and a demonstrated ability to coordinate
resources.
- Possess current full driver’s license and access to a vehicle with comprehensive insurance,

prepared to undergo a Police and a Working With Children Check, and an “up to date” Covid-19
vaccination status.
** DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA**
- Blingual in a community language.

**HOW TO APPLY**
- A cover letter
- Statement against selection criteria
- A current resume including your full name, postal address and contact number
- Two of the most recent work-related referees sta
- ng names, posi
- ons and contact details

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact our HR Manager Michelle Aldred n (02) 9789

**Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Previous applicants need not apply.**

**_ Metro Assist is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports an inclusive approach in the_**
**_genders, LGBTQIA+ people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people with disabili
- es._**

**_Working with Children Check and an “up to date” Covid-19 vaccina
- on status._**

**_ The successful applicant will be required to provide evidence of appropriate legal rights to work_**
**_in Australia._