The expertise and skills you bring to work can make a forever impact to children experiencing developmental challenges!
VCID No. 804970
Bring your passion and commitment and make a difference to those that matter – the next generation. Whilst all children develop at their own pace, some have extra challenges and can be impacted by social, emotional and physical changes. The Child Development Service (CDS) works as multidisciplinary team focused on individual and expert care for such children and their families.
CDS are seeking friendly, personable and skilled Clinical Psychologists or Clinical Psychologist Registrars with experience in the assessment and treatment of children. The available positions offer the opportunity for clinicians to provide individual assessments and treatment, participate in group-based interventions and also to be part of a multi-disciplinary team undertaking joint assessments and/or interventions. There will be opportunities to develop skills in diagnostic assessments, particularly in relation to autism spectrum disorders.
About CDS
We are a large service with 11 clinics in the Perth Metropolitan area. Our teams include Clinical Psychologists, Developmental Pediatricians, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Speech Pathologists and other allied health professionals.
Unique benefits:
- Opportunities to work with and collaborate with other professionals
- Supportive multidisciplinary teams
- Diversity of clinical work
- Provided peer and individual supervision in line with AHPRA requirements
- Potential for funded AHPRA supervisor training (for permanently employed staff)
- Opportunities to develop diagnostic assessment skills
What We Are Looking For
- Experience working with children and/or families.
- Knowledge of child development.
- Knowledge of therapeutic treatments when working with children and families
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of ethics and commitment to ethical practice.
Interested?
Our clinics are open Mon-Fri within business hours and flexible working opportunities within the clinic opening hours may be available.
Get in touch with Darcy by phone (08) 9426 9447 to:
- organise an informal meeting,
- arrange an onsite or virtual visit
- chat on MS Teams
- talk with a future team member
or email: darcy.hill@health.wa.gov.au
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 30/04/2024.
How to Apply?
We welcome your application online via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. There is no need to provide a statement against criteria. Simply register your details online and provide us with:
- A copy of your current CV which outlines your most recent and relevant work experience, including your experience and skills related to working with children and families.
- Provide evidence of your current AHPRA or eligibility.
- Provide the names and email contact details of two professional referees one of which is a current supervisor.
About Us – CAHS offers services including Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). Consisting of over 6,500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the metropolitan area. We are proud to be the leading paediatric provider for healthcare in Western Australia and the State’s only dedicated tertiary health and trauma service for infants, children and young people.
For more information about CAHS visit Child and Adolescent Health Service | CAHS - Child Development Service
Employee Benefits
CAHS offers several employment benefits including:
- Salary packaging including car leasing, superannuation, laptop computers, general living mortgage and a number of other options
- Flexible leave arrangements and benefits
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
- Values based work culture
- Staff wellbeing focus
For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact Sharn Tutt, A/Manager Strategic Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Team via email: sharn.tutt@health.wa.gov.au
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
