Psychologist – ACTT

Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service

Job Location:

Dubbo - Australia

Monthly Salary: $ 115000 - 115000

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service (WACHS) is an Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation that aims to empower Aboriginal people to take control of their individual family and community health and wellbeing needs through our clinical and community programs.

Our main services are in Wellington Dubbo Western Sydney Penrith Nepean and Blue Mountains and we provide outreach services to other towns and communities through our regional programs.

Join our awesome Aboriginal Childrens Therapy Team (ACTT) in Dubbo NSW. We offer fantastic free Allied Health Service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children aged 0 8 years of age in the Dubbo Area.

About the Role:

FULL TIME OR PART TIME WORKING ARRANGEMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED

As Psychologist on our team you will deliver care thats both culturally spot on and centered around what our kids and families need.

You will team up with other amazing health care professionals to provide rewarding all round support to our children. We are here to create a system of care that respects and reflects the wonderful cultural background and experiences of our community making sure everyone feels right at home on their health journey. This is an opportunity for new graduates or experienced professionals to join our team.

Essential Criteria:

Demonstrated skills in psychology or social work including the ability to manage a complex paediatric caseload
Ability to assess and provide strategies to parents of children 0-8 years of age who exhibit a range of behavioural and emotional disorders
Ability to facilitate group programs involving children and/or families
Ability to work unsupervised manage and prioritise work and respond to complex situations in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team
Knowledge and understanding of the issues that impact on Aboriginal people and Aboriginal communities
Demonstrated high level of communication skills (written and verbal) including negotiation and advocacy skills and the ability to communicate with Aboriginal people
Demonstrated experience in the utilisation of client software packages Microsoft Office Programs and electronic health records
Recognised degree in Psychology or Social Work and current registration with AHPRA or the Australian Social Work Association

Desirable Criteria:

Ability to establish working partnerships with government and non government organisations and community members
Understanding of childhood trauma and its impact on development
Experience conducting research and publishing articles

Mandatory compliance requirements of the position:

Drivers License
National Criminal Record Check
Working With Children Check
Immunisation Record; Including evidence of Health Worker Vaccinations (DTP Hep B MMR Varicella Annual Influenza) & evidence of COVID vaccination

Benefits:

New graduates welcome (Clinical Supervision provided Relocation costs open to negotiation)
A competitive salary
Gifted days throughout the year
Generous not-for-profit salary packaging
Becoming an integral part of an enthusiastic and diligent NFP Organisation

For any enquiries please feel free to contact us at

Please be aware that WACHS operates an annual holiday shut down. Applications submitted over this period will be reviewed and suitable candidates contacted upon our return on 5 January 2026.

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