The Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre is a dynamic organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). We have built a thriving community by providing quality health services, innovative education, and peer support that goes beyond a one-size-fits-all approach. Having established a reputation for excellence and empathy through a team with lived experience, we are now entering a defining moment as we launch our 2030 Strategy to expand our social impact.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Registered Psychologist to join our dynamic organisation in Perth on a part-time basis (0.6 FTE). This is a unique, grant-funded 4-year fixed-term contract dedicated to providing specialised psychological services to individuals and families living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The role has scope to expand services into a full-time role.
As a central part of our strategic multi-pathway model, you will provide proactive mental health support designed to build psychological resilience and manage the initial trauma of a type 1 diabetes diagnosis. You will deliver a blend of immediate, fully funded support for the newly diagnosed and specialised therapy for acute needs, ensuring statewide accessibility through both in-person and telehealth consultations.
Key Areas of Responsibility
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Client Service Delivery: Provide evidence-based psychological assessment and therapy to individuals, couples, and families, with a particular focus on the first 18 months of diagnosis and young adults aged 18 – 30.
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Specialised Care: Develop individualised treatment plans focusing on T1D-specific challenges such as diabetes distress, burnout, fear of hypos, depression, and anxiety.
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Collaborative Practice: Work in partnership with our clinical team of Credentialed Diabetes Educators – to ensure integrated client care and formalise referral processes.
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Reporting & Governance: Maintain high standards of clinical record-keeping and contribute professional expertise to the evaluation and monitoring of clinical policies and performance measures.Ensure accurate data collection and reporting against WA Health grant-funded KPI requirements.
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Innovation: Actively participate in reviewing work standards and bring forward ideas to improve our community and clinic experience.
What You Will Bring
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Relevant Expertise: Full and unconditional registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA.
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Clinical Experience: Demonstrated experience in providing evidence-based psychological assessment and therapy, ideally with at least 2 years of qualified experience.
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Chronic Health Knowledge: Experience working with clients with chronic health conditions, particularly T1D, is highly desirable.
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Therapeutic Range: Training or experience in approaches such as CBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, or Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy.
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Communication & Reach: High-level interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience delivering services via telehealth to support statewide community reach.
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Collaborative Mindset: A commitment to our values of Action, Collaboration, Empathy, Excellence, Flexibility, and Integrity.
Benefits
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Salary Packaging: Maximise your take-home pay with Not-for-Profit salary packaging benefits.
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Supportive & Flexible Culture: Join a high-performing team that values flexibility and provides a truly supportive environment where you can do your best work.
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Meaningful Impact: See the direct results of your efforts in the thriving community of children and adults living with type 1 diabetes that we serve every day.
Our Values
We are seeking team members who embody our values of: Action, Collaboration, Empathy, Excellence, Flexibility, and Integrity.
Apply Now Please submit your resume and a compelling cover letter.
Applications close: 6 March 2026.
We may commence shortlisting and interviewing prior to the application deadline. Note to Recruitment Agencies: Unsolicited applications from external recruitment agencies will not be accepted. We thank you for respecting our recruitment process.
