EXT-2026-5203 - APS 6 Clinician

Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs; Ipswich City; Vor Ort; AUD 95.000 - 115.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Ongoing learning and development

Clinical supervision and supervision

Zusammenfassung

Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling operates within the Open Arms Division of the Australian Government Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA). Clinicians deliver counselling to current and former ADF personnel and their families, applying psychology, social work, nursing or OT expertise to support mental health and wellbeing.

Working within a supportive team, clinicians provide evidence-based assessment and treatment, maintain confidential documentation, and may co-facilitate group

Qualifikationen

• Registered or eligible for registration as a health professional (psychologist/OT/RN).
• Social Worker with AASW membership on commencement.
• Master’s level counselling qualification with PACFA/ACA registration.

Aufgaben

• Provide evidence-based assessment, formulation and treatment.
• Maintain confidential care plans and clinical notes.
• Co-facilitate group programs with Open Arms or external clinicians.
• Liaise with treatment providers, families and Open Arms/DVA stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Counselling

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Ausbildung

Registered Psychologist / Occupational Therapist / RN with AHPRA

Social Worker with AASW

Masters-level counselling with PACFA/ACA registration

Jobbeschreibung

Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling (formerly VVCS) is Australia’s leading provider of high-quality mental health assessment and clinical counselling services for Australian veterans and their families. We are focused on meeting client needs through a combination of proven clinical practices and new and emerging evidence-based approaches.

You will be supported through the provision of ongoing learning and development opportunities and funded clinical supervision.

Clinicians (APS 6) work within the Open Arms Division of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) providing counselling services to current and formerly serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel, their partners, and families. They apply extensive knowledge and experience gained from a relevant background in psychology, social work, counselling, occupational therapy, or nursing to build rapport with clients, understand their unique experiences and work with them to identify goals that will enhance mental health and wellbeing.

Clinicians provide evidence-based assessment, formulation, and treatment for a range of psychological conditions, and keep confidential care plans and clinical notes to reflect counselling progress. They may also provide co‑facilitation for group programs alongside fellow Open Arms staff or external clinicians. With clients’ consent, Clinicians will liaise with additional treatment providers, family members and/or key Open Arms and DVA stakeholders to enhance therapeutic support.

Reporting to the Assistant Director (EL 1) Clinicians are required to attend regular case reviews and operational supervision to discuss client progress and complex cases with the Assistant Director and other Clinicians. They are required to make decisions, problem solve and navigate complex client issues, whilst adhering to relevant legislation, ethical guidelines, and policies. Critical thinking, communication and interpersonal skills are paramount, and Clinicians must demonstrate high levels of integrity and emotional intelligence. Bringing knowledge of veterans’ and their families’ experiences to the role, Clinicians will demonstrate respect for all clients and uphold a strong commitment to confidentiality and privacy.

DUTIES

Please refer to Candidate Information Pack for a list of duties related to this role.

ELIGIBILITY

Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS).

Any successful candidate external to DVA offered employment will be required to undergo pre‑engagement screening checks, even if they currently have a security clearance. The screening checks are conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements.

Any successful candidate will be required to obtain and/or maintain, a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance as a minimum.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Currently hold or ability to obtain a Working with Vulnerable People registration OR
• Currently hold or ability to obtain a Working with Children check.

In addition to the above, one of the following:

• Qualifications as a registered Psychologist / Occupational Therapist / Registered Nurse with full AHPRA registration, OR
• Qualification as a Social Worker with membership of the Australian Association Social Workers (AASW) on commencement, OR
• A Masters‑level counselling qualification and registration with PACFA as a Registered Clinical Counsellor or with ACA at Level 3 or Level 4.

NOTES

This recruitment process may be used to fill ongoing and/or non‑ongoing position/s. For more information about the role, please see the Candidate Information Pack.

A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future ongoing and non‑ongoing vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months.

Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.

We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences and perspectives. DVA is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve and encourages applications from:

• Veterans and former Australian Defence Force members, whose skills and experience are highly valued across the APS
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• People with disability
• People who identify as LGBTQIA+
• People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

We are a Veteran Employer of Choice! This means you benefit from a workplace actively supporting veterans and families of veterans – one that understands and values military experience. You’re joining an organisation publicly recognised for its commitment to fostering veteran-friendly employment pathways and long-term career success.

The Australian Public Service (APS) values the unique skills, perspectives, and experiences that veterans gain during their Australian Defence Force (ADF) employment and encourage veterans to apply. Support may be available to veterans transitioning to meaningful APS careers through participation in VetPaths, which offers veterans an opportunity to participate in a six‑month program offering formal learning and development, career mentoring and activities for wellness and peer support. More information can be found on the DVA Website.

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activities for the vacancy if you choose to opt‑in to the scheme, declare you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the vacancy. All requests for reasonable adjustments will be considered and managed in consultation with you. Further information can be found at https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability.

CONTACT OFFICER DETAILS

For any job related information required after reading the selection documentation, please contact: Marissa Kilborn [e-mail].

WHlERE TO LODGE APPLICATIONS

To apply go to https://dvajobs.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm?event=jobs.home and complete the online application by 11.30pm AEDT Thursday 15 October 2026.