Registered Psychologist (School and Community based)

Aspect Vern Barnett School

Forestville, NSW 


Counsellors / Psychologists

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 11 October 2022


Are you passionate about people?

<div class="container"> <ul> <li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Would you enjoy a role with opportunities to work both in a school and in the community?</strong></span></li> <li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Do you want a career with diversity, flexibility and great benefits?</strong></span></li> <li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Do you want to work with a large, national organisation that continues to grow and is at the forefront of Autism research?</strong></span></li> <li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Do you want to work in a multi-disciplinary team of Therapy professionals with fabulous professional development opportunities?</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Fully registered/clinical/provisional and registrars welcome</strong></span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>To get started, just fill out the short form at the bottom of the page or call us.&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Start and end every day with an organisation at the forefront of service delivery in an NDIS environment, knowing that you’re doing something amazing.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">At Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect), our therapists have more time to focus on the people they support and deliver high-quality and highly valued services.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">How? Because we believe in setting a realistic goal of supporting three to four people on the autism spectrum a day, so you have more time to discover their unique strengths and aspirations, more time to reflect and plan, and more time to make a difference.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">You may also be supporting students and staff in our Aspect schools as part of the Learning Support Teams. Aspect Therapy provides support to Aspect Schools to deliver services and supports in line with the Aspect Comprehensive Approach.&nbsp; This may include whole class supports, running groups, supporting staff development, delivering short-term one-on-one interventions with students, and conducting cognitive assessments as required.&nbsp; We have roles based in&nbsp;Liverpool, Peakhurst, Penrith, Wetherill Park and Forestville.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">With a culture of wellbeing at the core of everything we do, you’ll also discover that creating the right balance for your personal priorities becomes a reality too.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Hone your craft as a clinician in the autism space and you’ll have the foundation skills for an&nbsp;amazing future in the disability sector.</span><br><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What we&nbsp;offer</strong></span></p> <ul> <li> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>12-week structured induction program</strong> is offered, both to new-to-industry therapists and those with autism sector experience,to ease you into your caseload and give you that critical insight and roadmap to your new career</span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Beyond induction, we offer a very strong <strong>individualised support and supervision</strong> structure with both a clinical and operational focus tailored to your learning needs</span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Flexible and autonomous working day with a current daily billable expectation of 4.25 hours, supporting three to four people each day</strong></span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Excellent internal and external <strong>professional development opportunities </strong>including access to a Professional Development allowance of up to $750 a year, two professional learning days, and a personal development day or a resource budget&nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Career choices and pathways</strong> whether the goal is to be better at what you do, develop in new areas or move into a leadership role</span></li> <li> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">An established <strong>rewards and recognition program</strong></span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Leave entitlements</strong> including parental leave, study leave and generous sick/carers leave</span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Varied work and other opportunities including access to Communities of Practice and Quality Improvement projects</strong></span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Training in Positive Behaviour Support</strong> <strong>(PBS)</strong> and support to become registered as a Behaviour Support Practitioner if desired</span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Widespread connections</strong> - some of our therapists have had the unique opportunity to expand their views, perspectives and experiences by contributing to regional and international programs and initiatives</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">An<strong> in-house research department </strong>to keep our teams at the leading edge of innovation in the rapidly developing autism space</span></li> <li> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Technology</strong> including phone and laptop</span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">A <strong>variety of work options</strong> including full and part time, permanent and maximum term contracts depending on experience</span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>A competitive package</strong> based on relevant qualifications and experience</span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>$74.8k to $111.3k p.a.</strong>&nbsp;FTE salary package range - (inclusive of superannuation and pro rata for part time/contract term)</span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Tax-effective salary packaging</strong> opportunities including $15,899 each year tax free, increasing the value of your take-home pay</span></p> </li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Discounted <strong>fitness passport</strong> membership options</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>The not negotiables</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Tertiary qualification in Psychology</strong></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Registration with AHPRA</strong></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Current driver’s licence, use of own vehicle for business purposes (reimbursed per kilometre) and willingness to travel across your local LGAs</strong></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance</strong></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Appropriate Working With Children Check for paid employment in the State or Territory in which you work</strong></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Completion of the mandatory NDIS Worker Orientation Module ‘Quality, Safety and You’ is also required. If you have not already completed the module,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/workers/support-for-workers/training-course">click here</a>&nbsp;to access it.</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">You may be required to provide an International Police Check clearance</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ASPECT909/assets/15213550"><br></a><a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ASPECT1514/assets/17620951" target="_blank">Click here to view the Position Profile</a></span><br><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>To apply</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Please attach your resume (not compulsory) and complete the candidate questionnaire as part of Aspect's online recruitment process.&nbsp;Cover letter is optional.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">COVID-19 Vaccination is a condition of employment for all staff in Aspect. For some roles, covered by Public Health Orders, the requirement is for staff to have two doses and the additional COVID-19 Booster. As part of the recruitment/interview process Aspect is collecting information related to your vaccination status to ensure we are in compliance with all government orders and directives. &nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Enquiries should be directed to:&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Rebecca Keane –&nbsp;<a title="mailto:rkeane@autismspectrum.org.au" href="mailto:rkeane@autismspectrum.org.au" target="_blank">rkeane@autismspectrum.org.au</a><wbr>&nbsp;– 0466 427 853</span><br><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Learn more about us: <a href="http://www.autismspectrum.org.au">www.autismspectrum.org.au</a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aspect is committed to providing an autism-friendly workplace and supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce. With 3.8% of our workforce on the autism spectrum and a strategic goal to keep growing our autistic workforce, this is a place where everyone can truly shine in their own unique way.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em><strong>Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is committed to providing an environment free from abuse, neglect and exploitation of the people we support.&nbsp;</strong></em></span></p> <div id="apply-now-button">Apply Now</div> </div>
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