Location: FIFO from Cairns
Status: Part Time Fixed Term (until 31 December 2022)
Salary: $106,153 - $112,398 p.a. + super

The filling of this position is specified. Applicants must provide contact details or a written reference from an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who is willing to support their application. Applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are exempt from this requirement.

About us
Apunipima Cape York Health Council is a community controlled Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health service. We provide culturally appropriate, family centred, comprehensive primary health care services to the communities and people of Cape York.

About the opportunity
As Clinical Psychologist you will provide paediatric psychological services to schools within remote communities across Cape York, in a multidisciplinary team environment. This is a FIFO position from Cairns, and you will be provided with accommodation and a travel allowance of up to $113 per day. 

It is a condition of employment for this position that the employee be vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with the Workers in a healthcare setting (COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements) Direction.

Pre-employment screening for vaccination against Vaccine Preventable Diseases will be conducted for the successful applicant.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Bachelor of Psychology or higher qualification
• registration with the Australian Health Practice Registration Authority (AHPRA)
• experience in evidence based therapeutic interventions for children, families and communities with complex needs
• experience undertaking successful interventions with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities
• understanding of the historical and contemporary issues that impact on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and their communities, particularly in Cape York
• ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in accordance with community protocols and custom.

Why Apunipima?
Apunipima is a great place to work, with opportunities to grow and develop and an environment of respect. As Clinical Psychologist, you will enjoy an attractive remuneration package, collaborative workplace, generous salary packaging options, flexible work practices, travel allowance and more. 

How to apply
If you are interested in this role, click "Apply" to submit your application including your current resume, referee details (professional and specified) and responses to the screening questions. Applications close Sunday, 19 June 2022. 

If you would like to have a discussion about this role, or if you have any questions, please contact Sarah Lavia, Team Leader Visiting Services Area North via sarah.lavia@apunipima.org.au or (07) 4037 7137.

Vacancy Reference Number: 6821

Apunipima Cape York Health Council is an equal opportunity employer
www.apunipima.org.au