Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support children and young people with complex mental health and neurodevelopmental needs.
This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time, Casual appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
We currently have a Fixed Term (12-month) position available as part time or full time (0.5 up to 1 FTE), with potential for extension.
CRVCID No. 687373
Position Profile
We are seeking a friendly, passionate and experienced Clinical Neuropsychologist to join the Department of Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology located at Perth Children's Hospital (PCH)
As a Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist, you will provide a specialist clinical neuropsychological service requiring a high level of knowledge, experience and competence within a multidisciplinary and professional team context.
Your Key Responsibilities Will Include
* Provide a clinical neuropsychology service requiring a high level of knowledge, experience, and competence with complex mental health/psychological disorders to paediatric teams in PCH.
* Provide specialist consultation, education and supervision on complex mental health/psychological disorders to paediatric medical teams in PCH.
* Contribute to multidisciplinary teams and consultancy in the service at a high level of knowledge, experience, and competence.
* Provide a high level of clinical expertise at both systems and individual level relating to complex mental health/psychological disorders.
* Provide training, consultation and supervision at a high specialist level for psychologists and/or other health professionals.
To be eligible for this role, you must hold a Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Neuropsychology and full registration and endorsement in Clinical Neuropsychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.
About Our Department
Based at Perth Children’s Hospital, our dedicated team provide a state-wide service to children aged 0–16 years, and their families, according to cognitive, emotional, behavioural, and psychological needs, including both inpatients and outpatients.
As part of a multi-disciplinary team of health professionals, we deliver holistic and integrated psychological care aimed at improving outcomes for children with chronic illnesses, disabilities, and complex medical needs, including when mental health challenges affect their engagement with medical treatment.
We also provide crucial support and education to families as they navigate the challenges and impact of the child’s illness, disability or hospitalisation, and collaborate with schools to develop tailored strategies and accommodations to support the child at home and in community settings.
As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we actively participate in innovative research, education and comprehensive clinical training to continually enhance the quality of care provided.
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 statement addressing selection criteria as per the Job Description Form.
* A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience.
* The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a confidential report (we will contact you and seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Dr Carol Keane, Head of Department Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology on 0417 804 929 or email Carol.Keane@health.wa.gov.au.
Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
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.
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.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/10/2026.
About CAHS
The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS comprises four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH).
With over 6500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.
For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please click here and for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please click here
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.
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: CAHS.TalentAcquisition@health.wa.gov.au
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.