Clinical Psychologist

Do you want to work for an iconic Western Australian organisation committed to changing lives and making a difference to your community?

For more than 130 years, St John WA has been a cornerstone of support in Western Australia connecting with community through education, training and care.  

As a trusted not-for-profit, the organisation’s unwavering mission is to serve humanity and build resilient communities which we do through a strong team spirit, camaraderie and the collaboration of all team members – paid and volunteers alike - working together to support wellbeing and health for every Western Australian.  

St John WA is powered by team members who have a strong sense of belonging and purpose and combined we are a leader in pre-hospital care and related products.

Last year, we connected with 1.2 million Western Australians including:  

• 340,000 people through first aid training, education and engagement,  
• 362,000 people who received care close to where they live and work,  
• 410,000 received trusted transport and emergency care when they needed it most.   

A job to be proud of:

St John WA have an exciting opportunity for experienced Clinical Psychologist to join our Wellbeing Safety and Injury Management team on a Permanent Full-Time basis. You’ll be part of a highly skilled, committed and collaborative team that together provide crucial and highly valued services to the rest of the organisation.

The Clinical Psychologist is responsible for providing specialist advice and consultation, assisting those experiencing psychological injury, promoting workplace mental health, wellbeing and psychosocial safety, and providing expertise in recruitment and assessment processes. This position will work Monday to Friday between 8:30am to 4:30pm, reporting into the Manager of Psychology and Wellbeing Services

What you’ll do:

• Provide expert clinical psychological support to St John WA staff and volunteers, including biopsychosocial and suicide risk assessments.
• Deliver specialist consultation on mental health and wellbeing to internal teams and leadership.
• Assist with the provision of critical incident responses when required (this may involve an afterhours response, as well as taking part in the on-call roster with the team).
• Facilitate access to care through referrals to external providers within the St John WA network.
• Contribute to psychosocial risk assessment, governance, and the development of strategies to ensure a psychologically safe workplace.
• Assist in the design, implementation, and evaluation of organisation-wide mental health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Act as a subject matter expert in psychometrics to support psychologically informed recruitment and assessment processes.
• Promote a culture of psychological safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement aligned with organisational values.

 What you’ll need:

• Accredited master’s degree in clinical psychology
• Current AHPRA registration as a psychologist with an endorsement in Clinical Psychology.
• Board approved supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia (preferable)
• Proven experience working in the field of psychology, preferably within a corporate or organisational setting or experience in private practice.
• Previous experience in the governance and oversight of psychosocial hazards in the workplace.
• Experience providing subject matter expertise in recruitment and assessment processes related to mental health and psychometrics.
• Proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including HR professionals, managers, and paid and volunteer team members.
• Continuous professional development and currency across the latest research and trends in workplace mental health and wellbeing.

What’s in it for you?

The successful candidate will be offered an interactive and supportive working environment within a positive and professional team along with:

• $550 Health and Wellness reimbursement
• 17.5% leave loading
• Corporate uniform
• Competitive remuneration package
• Salary packaging options
• Free emergency ambulance cover

To Apply:

To apply for this exciting opportunity prospective candidates will need to submit their application online. Candidates will be required to complete the online application form and prepare and submit the following as part of their application:

• Up to date CV detailing key experiences and work history.
• Completed Cover Letter addressing relevant experience, skills and Selection Criteria questions outlined below (submissions should be limited to a 2-page word document):
  • What is you motivation for applying to the Clinical Psychologist position?  
  • Tell us about a time you worked with a multidisciplinary team. How did you ensure effective collaboration?
  • Describe your approach to managing interpersonal conflict within an organisation, ensuring a fair and unbiased resolution process.
• Accredited master’s degree in clinical psychology
• Current AHPRA registration as a psychologist with an endorsement in Clinical Psychology.

Applicants will receive an automated receipt on application if you have not received this email, please contact the Talent Sourcing team prior to the closing date and time. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Alternatively, if you have any questions, please contact Taylah Montgomery via email at taylah.montgomery@stjohnwa.com.au or on  (08) 9334 1421.

Applications close Wednesday 11th June 2025 at 6:00pm

St John WA is committed to creating an inclusive environment which provides a sense of belonging and enables a welcoming, diverse, capable and connected workforce who represent the community we serve. Our goal is to ensure people feel safe to be themselves.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and all other suitable applicants.

Please note that St John will not accept recruitment agency applications for this position.

St John reserves the right to select a shortlist from the applications received. The selection process employed will be at the discretion of St John