Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community?

This is for a Fixed Term Full-Time appointment for 12 months covering a period of Parental Leave with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

What is our Clinical Psychologist Registrar / Clinical Psychologist role?

WA Psycho-Oncology Service is a statewide service providing clinical psychology support to adults diagnosed with cancer across 3 hospital sites (SCGH, FSH and RPH).

The successful applicants will perform a clinical, consultant, education and research psychology service with patients, other professionals, and organisational systems within a multidisciplinary and professional team context. In addition:

• Grade 1 Clinical Psychologist Registrars are required to work under the professional supervision of an approved Clinical Psychologist.

Progression: An appointee to a Grade 1 Clinical Psychologist Registrar position may progress to Clinical Psychologist Grade 2 upon successful completion of a Board approved supervised period of practice and gaining endorsement in Clinical Psychology with the Psychology Board of Australia.

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS), we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.

What we offer

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:

• Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• Professional and career development opportunities.
• Diverse and inclusive culture.

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Elizabeth Cluett, Consultant Clinical Psychology Director on 08 6457 1177 to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.

We think you’ll like it here

Our employees like working here, and we think you will too. Watch this video to find out what they have to say.

Ready to join our team?

Applicants are required to apply online http://www.jobs.wa.gov.au so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

The JDF’s are attached for reference. Your application should include:

• A statement addressing the essential and desirable criteria (as outlined in the relevant JDF), including examples that demonstrate your knowledge, experience and skills.
• A Cover Letter explaining why you are applying and outlining your suitability for this position.
• A detailed Resume or Curriculum Vitae, which sets out your qualifications, capabilities and experience relevant to this position.
• References - the names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.

Applicants must ensure their nominated referees are available to provide references when requested, as failure to do so may result in them being deemed unsuitable.

Eligibility to Apply: To be suitable for appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia.

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 or the wider public 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.

NMHS fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.

NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email nmhs.talent@health.wa.gov.au.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

We look forward to receiving your application.