• Leverage your expertise to contribute to a high performing team.
• Make a real difference in the lives of students.
• Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $112,114 – $122,544 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The division of Student Wellbeing and Engagement facilitates a high-quality student experience through the provision of integrated and comprehensive services. The division is responsible for the delivery of the UWA Mental Health and Wellbeing Framework and the UWA Safe, Respectful and Inclusive Communities Framework. Student Wellbeing and Engagement has five broad areas - tertiary prevention through the Complex Case Management team; early intervention, cohort initiatives and timely access to low barrier services through the Student Wellbeing team; counselling through the Psychology team; Grand Challenges and the provision of a contemporary onboarding experience through the Student Engagement team; and primary prevention programs and clinical response to gender-based violence through the Safe and Respectful Communities team.

About the opportunity 

• You will be responsible for providing high-quality psychological assessments and evidence-based treatments for students.
• As a senior member of the Psychology team, you will contribute to the overall wellbeing and care of university students.
• Contribute to the University’s strategic objectives through provision of professional advice, participation in decision making and providing guidance on team delivery and evaluation, working closely with other members of the service.

About you 

• Full registration and endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Clinical Psychologist, preferably in a community or education setting.
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, formulation, and evidence-based psychological interventions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary service, committed to an outstanding student experience.
• Proven ability to consistently produce accurate, high-quality case notes and documentation for healthcare providers, ensuring timely completion and adherence to organisational and professional standards.

Special Requirements

• Eligible for/Current Medicare Service Provider Number
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current National Police Clearance Certificate

Position description:  POSITION DESCRIPTION Senior Psychologist - (519937).docx

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Anita Fourie for more information, at anita.fourie@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on 4th May 2025.

 This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.