We have 3 permanent part time positions available. The Department of Neonatal Medicine specialises in the management of newborn infants with surgical and complex medical conditions. We have in excess of 800 admissions per year. We recognise the importance of structured, targeted neurodevelopmental follow‐up and to this end have developed a dedicated multi‐disciplinary High Risk Infant Neurodevelopmental Follow-Up Clinic in which targeted sub‐groups of our patients will be assessed at key time points in their development. We invite applications for the position of Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist. Successful applicants will be responsible for undertaking comprehensive assessments of children aged two and five years old who were cared for on the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) or affiliated units with high-risk infant admissions at RCH. The Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist will provide leadership within the psychology discipline in the High-Risk Infant Neurodevelopmental Follow up Clinic. The service is provided on an outpatient basis with the primary objective of supporting families to understand any needs for their child with onward referral to relevant RCH or community-based services if needs are identified. The incumbent is expected to contribute to research and education relevant to their discipline and aligned to the clinical service. This is a permanent part time position within the department of Neonatal Medicine. Classifications for this position will range from PL1 - PL4. Your Skills and experience Completion of an accredited Master or Doctoral program in Clinical Neuropsychology, recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia. Hold general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (Board) Hold an Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical Neuropsychology with the Psychology Board of Australia Hold Board-approved supervisor status, including Board-approval as a ‘Registrar Program Principal Supervisor’ Have a minimum of five years professional experience as a Psychologist Grade 2 (or equivalent) Experience in clinical practice in the area of paediatric clinical neuropsychology Other requirements: Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain Valid Working with Children Check Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. For more information about this position please contact rch.org.au. Why work at the RCH? RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city. We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program. The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability. It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information. It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption Are you ready to join our team? Apply online by clicking on the “ Apply” button Applications close 26 May 2025