Shape the future of psychology in WA
Connect graduates with pathways to registration
Build partnerships across health and disability
Help shape the future of psychology in Western Australia. Join our new Provisional Psychology Academy and connect provisional psychologists with meaningful placements, supervision and a pathway to registration across health, disability and mental health services. This is a Fixed Term appointment until 30 June 2028.

Why this role?

As our Professional Engagement Coordinator, you will be a key connection point for the Academy, building relationships with psychology students, universities and employers across the health, disability and mental health sectors, and helping provisional psychologists take their first steps towards registration and practice.

What you'll do

Coordinate: Match provisional psychologists with placements, and organise supervision and training activities for them and their supervisors.
Connect: Promote the Academy to psychology students, universities and employers through face-to-face information sessions and a range of other platforms.
Create: Continue a well-established social media campaign through development of promotional materials and practical resources for the Academy, provisional psychologists and Board-Approved Supervisors, in collaboration with our internal communications team.
Measure: Keep records accurate and collect, analyse and synthesise data to report against the Grant Agreement.
What you'll bring

Essential

Experience in program coordination
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven record of working with clinical staff, provisional psychologists, health professionals and universities
Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Proven experience with data management systems and building effective processes to manage large amounts of data
Critical thinking, high attention to detail and a strong customer focus (internal and external)
An innovative, can-do approach to problem solving
An inclusive attitude towards engaging with stakeholders from different cultures, backgrounds and roles
Desirable

Experience in a promotional, marketing or communications role
Knowledge of the psychology registration pathway or the health, disability and mental health sectors
What we offer
There are many benefits to working at the Association. Here are just a few.

Financial benefits: Save on everyday expenses with unique access to discounts with Westpac, Medibank, and other major brands and retailers.
Salary packaging: Up to $15,900 per annum + up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment. Salary packaging allows you to pay for your expenses with money from your salary before tax is taken out. Pay less tax, and your take home pay increases!
Collaboration: Work in a collaborative team where everyone's ideas are valued, and success is achieved together!
Positive Impact: Your role will help individuals live their best, most fulfilling life.
Fitness Passport: Heavily discounted access to multiple gyms, group fitness and aquatic facilities across Perth metropolitan area.
To join our team, you will need to complete the required clearances, including a National Police Clearance, WA driving licence and Working With Children Check.

About us

The Autism Association of WA is one of Australia's largest for-purpose specialist autism service providers, supporting autistic people of all ages to achieve the life and opportunities they choose. You will join a caring, dedicated team that is inspired every day to make a difference for autistic people and their families.

Apply now

Ready to help shape the next generation of psychologists? Click “Apply Now” below to upload your resume and cover letter.