$104,811 + super + NFP salary packaging benefits
Permanent Full Time Contract
Location: Boorloo (Northbridge) WA
Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we’re building hope and possibility for all. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your Opportunity

Our SHIFT Service provides alcohol and other drug (AOD) outreach, treatment, and support to young people aged 12–25 across the Perth Metropolitan area. Operating from a person-centred and harm reduction framework, SHIFT offers one-on-one counselling, case management, and group-based therapeutic and educational sessions.

A full-time opportunity has become available for a Psychologist or Provisional Psychologist to join our vibrant and supportive team based in Northbridge. This is an on-site position, with regular placements in other Mission Australia offices. The role is ideal for someone passionate about working with at-risk youth and contributing to a multidisciplinary team focused on improving outcomes for young people experiencing AOD-related challenges.

Your Key Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of young people, providing up to 3–4 one-hour appointments daily, with ongoing support for up to 12 months.
Provide clinical advice and guidance to the SHIFT team, including consultation, supervision, and training.
Facilitate psychosocial education groups and coordinate appointment planning and follow-up documentation.
Review referrals and assess the need for specialist support, ensuring appropriate models of care are applied.
Maintain accurate client records and reporting requirements using Mission Australia’s case management systems.
Liaise with external support agencies and contribute to service planning and staff meetings.
Support safety and crisis planning during sessions and collaborate with case managers and program managers post-incident.

Requirements for Success

A Bachelor of Psychology and eligibility or registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and AHPRA.
Demonstrated experience working with young people facing complex AOD and mental health challenges.
Proven ability to apply therapeutic approaches and conduct risk assessments in clinical settings.
Strong case management, assessment, and referral skills, with experience in youth-specific services.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Experience in maintaining client files and confident using information management systems.
A positive, person-centred approach and commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
First Aid Certificate is desired but not essential.
Full driver licence with no restrictions.

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.

Your Benefits

To ensure our employees feel valued, empowered, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including:

Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support.
Volunteering opportunities
Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave.

Our Culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.

We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at deadlycareers@missionaustralia.com.au

How To Apply

To be considered for this opportunity, click ‘apply’ and send your application today!

As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.

Applications for this role are shortlisted as received and we are interviewing through the advertising period. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you