Child Psychologist
Job No:
46031
Location:
Bamaga, Cape York, QLD
- Pivotal hands-on role working with children and families!
- Learn more about and experience Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island cultures first hand
- Generous remuneration circa $70,000 plus super and salary sacrificing options!
- AMAZING package of benefits including generous leave, relocation costs, accommodation and annual airfares!
About the Organisation
NPA Family and Community Services ATSI Corporation is a government funded, not for profit organisation situated in the scenic town of Bamaga at the very tip of Cape York Peninsula.
The organisation is focused on reducing the levels of family violence in the area, as well as improving the status and self-esteem of the community's indigenous residents. The organisation also addresses social issues and problems of domestic and family violence, child abuse and child neglect, drug and alcohol abuse, youth suicide, youth crime, teenage pregnancy and family conflicts.
NPA Family and Community Services ATSI Corporation is dedicated to proving support and encouragement to individuals to take control of their lives to develop their lifestyles into a positive outcome as well as acting as an advocate for women, children, men and family units.
About Life in Bamaga
Find a new, relaxed way of life in the tropical beauty of Bamaga! Situated in Far North Queensland, just 25km from the tip of Cape York Peninsula and 900km north of Cairns, Bamaga is the administrative and retail centre of the Northern Peninsula Area (NPA).
The main centre for the 2,500 people of the five nearby Islander and Aboriginal communities, Bamaga is a well serviced and close-knit neighbourhood, offering residents everything you'd expect in a large country town - schools, a supermarket, hospital, dental service, Post Office, service station/ workshop, child care services, TAFE, clothing store, pub, snack bar, bakery, video store and a thrift store! If you're the sporting type, there's plenty to keep you busy too, whether you're into basketball, volleyball, tennis, rugby, soccer, swimming or just like to work out in the gym.
You will be dazzled by the recreational opportunities offered by the natural beauty on Bamaga's doorstep. Fishing and boating are major recreational pastimes on the stunning Jardine River, and the many local coastal reefs and islands. Discover the local rivers and swimming holes as well as beautiful white sand beaches, while the nearby rainforest provides endless opportunities for walking, exploration and bird watching.
About the Opportunity
Due to expansion of services, the NPA Family and Community Services ATSI Corporation has an exciting and rewarding opportunity for an experienced Child Psychologist to join their dedicated team in Bamaga, QLD. This is a full time position, working Monday to Friday.
In this role, you will mainly be responsible for providing psychological assessments to indigenous children, aged four to seventeen years.
More specifically, some of your duties will include:
- Providing counselling for children;
- Working with parents regarding their children's condition;
- Maintaining relevant records in client database; and
- Developing case plans for children.
The successful candidate will possess tertiary qualifications in Psychology, coupled with demonstrated experience working as a psychologist and prior experience in conducting assessments of children. You'll need the ability to adopt a child / family / community approach to your work, along with the capacity to show resilience in difficult situations.
NPA Family and Community Services ATSI Corporation is seeking an individual who is able to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, including social workers and counsellors. Your ability to work in a cross cultural environment will also be pivotal to your success.
In addition, you'll need to possess a current driver's licence as well as eligibility for a Working with Children Card. You must also be willing to undergo a criminal record check.
About the Benefits
If you love adventure this may be the role for you. Experience working 38 hours a week in a location that provides the best the "top end" can offer. Fishing, camping, amazing wildlife, 4 wheel drive adventures, all whilst you develop and expand your career options.
NPA offers comfortable, air conditioned offices, working with a supportive team. The successful applicant will enjoy a generous remuneration circa $70,000 plus super and salary sacrifice options to increase the value of your take-home pay!
Furthermore, you will receive reimbursement for up to $3,000 of relocation costs to the area, and fully furnished air conditioned accommodation in Bamaga for $80 per week.
In reward for your hard work, you will enjoy generous leave provisions, including 4 weeks annual leave, 10 days personal leave plus 10 paid days over the Christmas period, and another week remote leave. On top of this, NPA will provide you with $2,000 of airfares p.a. for personal leave!
This is a fantastic opportunity for career growth, as well as a great chance to experience Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island cultures first hand.
This is an unmissable opportunity to advance your Psychology career in a dramatic and unique location - Apply Now!