Incredible, newly created leadership opportunity!
Lead the team across the spectrum of Paediatric Neurophysiology services.
VCID No. 846616
We invite healthcare professionals who are located all over the world to come and work with us at CAHS in Western Australia.
Not only do we offer a world class healthcare facility that welcomes the diversity and experience of international health care professionals, Perth offers a fantastic lifestyle in one of the sunniest cities in the world.
About Directorate:
Our specialised clinic as part of the Children’s Neuroscience Service at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) caters to children from preterm to 18 years of age, particularly those with epilepsy, offering a comprehensive range of services from EEGs to Intraoperative Monitoring during brain and spinal surgeries. Our EEG satellite service to King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH) provides Neonatal EEGs for infants in intensive care.
We are committed to healthier futures for our young patients. As a leader in paediatric healthcare, we are proud to contribute several peer-reviewed publications annually as an outcome of our active involvement in clinical trials and research studies, and in collaboration with our esteemed partners at Telethon Kids Research Institute and universities.
Position Profile and Role:
The Chief Clinical Neurophysiology Scientist role is an incredible leadership position. In this newly created role, you will join our multidisciplinary approach to healthcare, and lead a team of professionals in helping our young patients receive the best care possible.
As the Chief Clinical Neurophysiologist Scientist your key responsibilities include:
- Manage the administrative, scientific and research activities of the Western Australia state-wide service Paediatric Neurophysiology Department.
- Providing representation at meetings/committees and contributing to the activities of professional Societies relevant to Neurophysiology at national and international levels.
- Drive development of educational and skill transfer activities for Hospital and Health department staff and external organisations.
- Manage and mentor the Neurophysiology Scientist team.
If you have demonstrated expertise in guiding and supervising your team across the spectrum of Paediatric Neurophysiology services, coupled with the exceptional ability to flexibly tailor your methods to accommodate the varying requirements of children, caregivers, and colleagues, then this leadership opportunity is tailored to you!
Read about Professor Lakshmi Nagarajan, an internationally renowned child neurologist and epileptologist or read more in an interview here about a member of our growing Neurophysiology team.
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.
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 further information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please click here and for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please click here.
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 the following three questions in no more than 3 pages.
- Please detail your comprehensive expertise, knowledge, and competence across all facets of Paediatric Neurophysiology services.
- Please provide examples of your demonstrated experience in managing and supervising staff, including your approach to their professional development, particularly within the context of Neurophysiology services?
- Please provide examples of how have you effectively communicated with children, caregivers, and colleagues in your previous roles?
- A current resume which summarises your experience, qualifications and how you can meet the position requirements (refer attached Job Description Form - JDF).
- References: Please provide 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 Simon Williams (Consultant, Neurology Rehabilitation) via email simon.williams@health.wa.gov.au 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 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
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
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Visa sponsorship for eligible international applicants that meet immigration requirements may also be considered.
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
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill any available 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.
Please allow enough time to complete the online application and the required questions prior to the closing time. Applicants will be assessed on their ability to meet the work-related requirements of the position and contribute positively to the CAHS values.
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.
