CRVCID 717433
This is for a Permanent part time or Fixed Term
Fixe, at 0.8 FTE or Opportunity for Job-Share 0.4 FTE
each
Whilst this selection process will initially be used
to fill this vacancy, it may also be used to appoint applicants,
assessed as suitable during this selection process, to the same or
other similar positions at CAHS for up to 12 months.
These can be permanent full time, permanent part time
or fixed term full time, fixed term part time opportunities with
the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
About Our
Team:
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
(CAMHS) in Western Australia offer support, advice and
treatment to children and adolescents from birth to 18 years who
are experiencing mental health challenges. CAHS
helps children grow and thrive and we offer these same
opportunities to the nurses who join our team. Our team-oriented
approach allows for extensive clinical upskilling, and leadership
development opportunities for nurses of all levels.
The Eating Disorder Service is a statewide paediatric specialist
service that delivers clinical care and conducts research to
advance knowledge in eating disorders. The role leads the
development and delivery of the eating disorders research program
at CAHS, under the guidance of a senior clinical psychologist. The
service is undergoing reform and seeks motivated staff to join a
dynamic, multidisciplinary team supporting children and young
people across Western Australia. Staff gain experience across
outpatient, day program, inpatient and group settings, with strong
opportunities for training, supervision and professional
development in a supportive environment.
About the
Role:
We are seeking a Senior Psychologist – Research to join the
multi-disciplinary Eating Disorders Service team at the Child and
Adolescent Mental Health Service based at Perth Children’s
Hospital.
The CAMHS Eating Disorders Service (EDS) holds the HOPE (Helping
to Outline Paediatric Eating Disorders) Project database, which
contains standardized clinical and psychometric data. First
implemented in 1996, the registry provides invaluable opportunity
to support meaningful research on paediatric eating disorders.
Additionally, the EDS engages in research collaborations at state,
national and international levels to contribute to the innovation
in best practice.
In this role, you will draw on advanced skills in applied
research, to initiate, develop, conduct, evaluate, and disseminate
clinical research within the Eating Disorders Service. Your primary
responsibilities will include:
- Monitoring the data collection and evaluations conducted
within the EDS, including management of the HOPE database.
- Design and implementation of research projects in alignment
with strategic priorities of the service.
- Conducting conventional, complex and novel qualitative and
quantitative procedures.
- Providing high level consultation and support to clinical
team members and senior management on a range of research
processes including project design, evaluation and statistical
analysis, research governance and ethics.
- Ensuring dissemination of research outcomes through
conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications.
This is a Fixed Term Part Time or Permanent Part Time
opportunity at up to 0.8 FTE, with the possibility of extension(s)
and/or permanency.
What You’ll
Bring:
A Doctoral or master’s degree in psychology,
with demonstrated experience in clinically applied research,
including complex multivariate data analysis, and dissemination of
research through peer‑reviewed publications and scientific
presentations.
Experience working in psychological, psychiatric, or
medical clinical settings, with highly developed
interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate
with multidisciplinary clinical teams, universities, government
agencies, statutory bodies, and external research partners.
Advanced analytical, computing, and reporting
skills, including high‑level proficiency in statistical
and data management software (e.g. SPSS, Excel, Access), with
proven ability in analytical thinking, report writing, and
professional presentations.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and
collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams of varying
expertise, with strong organisational skills and the capacity to
manage competing priorities.
Research leadership experience, including
management of research resources and supervision and training of
researchers, students, and support staff.
Current knowledge of legislative and ethical
obligations, including Equal Opportunity, Disability
Services, and Work Health and Safety, and the ability to apply
inclusive practices in research and service
delivery.
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 current resume and cover
letter summarises your experience and how you can
meet the position requirements.
- A statement addressing Essential Selection Criteria
2,3,5,6, including relevant examples, limited to a
maximum of 2 pages.
- 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 Elizabeth Swan, elizabeth.swann@health.wa.gov.au
or 08 6456 0201 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.
Selection Criteria: Please see the
attached Job Description Form.
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: 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 the
above fixed-term 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.
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.
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
Lodgment is system generated.
Please keep an eye on your Junk Mail during the process
in order not to miss updates from us.
Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date
will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED.
