Consultant Clinical Psychologist - CAMHS
Salary:
HSO Grade 4 $174,501 - $181,579 per annum
Location:
Nedlands, WA
Unit/Division:
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services > CAMHS
Work Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Position No:
Closing Date:
:00 PM
CRVCID No
We currently have 1 permanent full-time position available.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill this above vacancy, it may also be used to appoint applicants, assessed as suitable during this process, to the same or other similar positions at CAHS for up to 12 months. These can be Permanent or Fixed term, Full time or Part time opportunities with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
About Our Team:
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Western Australia offer support, advice and treatment to children and adolescents from birth to 18 years who are experiencing mental health challenges.
CAHS helps children grow and thrive and we offer these same opportunities to the nurses who join our team. Our team-oriented approach allows for extensive clinical upskilling, and leadership development opportunities for nurses of all levels.
About the Role:
The Consultant Clinical Psychologist leadership role provides strategic direction, expert consultancy, and professional oversight in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of child and adolescent mental health services across Western Australia. The position is responsible for advancing clinical standards, guiding service development, leading research initiatives, and ensuring governance and quality compliance. It also plays a pivotal role in workforce development, training, and supervision of clinical psychology staff.
Key responsibilities include:
* Providing strategic and expert advice regarding mental health professional development, policy development and planning and evaluation of child and adolescent mental health services and standards within CAMHS
* Providing professional/expert level consultation to clinical psychologists, other health professionals in the state, and may include teaching clinical skills to other clinical psychologists
* Conducting or facilitating research of a significant nature, which would influence the delivery of child and adolescent mental health services in the state and demonstrate ongoing involvement.
* Liaising with relevant professional organisations, other health professionals, government and non-government agencies and Universities to instigate contemporary practice models in their area.
What you will bring
To succeed in this role, you will bring a combination of clinical expertise, strategic leadership, and a commitment to service excellence in child and adolescent mental health. You will be a collaborative professional with a passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and workforce development.
By joining CAHS, you'll help shape meaningful change and make a lasting difference in the lives of children, adolescents, and families throughout Western Australia.
Don't miss your chance to be part of a passionate team committed to improving the mental health and well-being of young people in our community
How to apply
We welcome your application via the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following:
* A current resume and cover letter summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
* Evidence of your Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and eligibility for full registration and endorsement in Clinical Psychology with the Psychology Board of Australia. (Essential Criteria 1).
* A statement addressing Essential Selection Criteria 2 to 10, including relevant examples, limited to a maximum of 5 pages.
* The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a reference. Referees should include at least one individual who has been or is your direct Line Manager/Supervisor. We will contact you to seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees.
Role related questions: We encourage you to contact David Albanis, Service Co-Director ICAMHS East, on, or on with any specific questions related to this role.
Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email:
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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