Job opportunity

Vacancy Reference No. 730943

This is for fixed term part time roles, to fill 1.2 FTE (Full Time Equivalent) for 12 months, with the possibility of extension and permanency. Part time hours (0.6 FTE or higher) will be considered.

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.

The Complex Attention and Hyperactivity Disorders Service (CAHDS) is a statewide service supporting children and young people under 18 years of age, along with their families, who experience ongoing difficulties with attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

CAHDS works with children and young people who have a confirmed diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and who are currently receiving treatment for challenges related to inattention, hyperactive behaviour, or impulse control.

What CAHDS Provides

CAHDS conducts comprehensive multidisciplinary assessments to identify a child or young person’s strengths and challenges, and to assess for other mental health conditions that may co occur with ADHD. The service does not provide ongoing treatment; instead, it delivers detailed assessment outcomes and management recommendations, working in partnership with referrers and other services to support ongoing care.

Assessments may include input from the following disciplines:
•    Psychosocial assessment (examining psychological and social factors influencing mental health)
•    Speech pathology
•    Occupational therapy
•    Neuropsychology
•    Psychiatry

About the Role:

Grade 1 Clinical Neuropsychologist Position Profile: As a Grade 1 Clinical Neuropsychology, you will deliver high quality neuropsychological services within a multidisciplinary team, working under the approved supervision of a Clinical Neuropsychologist. The role focuses on the assessment and management of children and adolescents with conditions known to affect brain development, ensuring comprehensive clinical care, collaborative intervention planning, and meaningful engagement with families, schools, and referral agencies.

Some of your key accountabilities will include:

• Conducting comprehensive neuropsychological assessments to evaluate cognitive, emotional, behavioural, and developmental functioning using interviews, observations, and standardised psychometric tools.
• Providing clear assessment feedback, evidence based recommendations, and interventions to clients, families, schools, and referring agencies.
• Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings to contribute to clinical decision making and coordinated care planning.
• Providing consultation and advice on neuropsychological matters to colleagues and internal and external stakeholders.
• Engaging in regular supervision and professional development toward endorsement in Clinical Neuropsychology with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Contributing to education, training, and applied clinical research activities as required.
• Maintaining accurate client records, complying with guidelines for testing materials and government property, and participating in continuous performance monitoring and improvement.
• Actively participating in intake, psychology, department, and service meetings as required.

Your role will align with the WA Health Code of Conduct and CAHS’ vision and values, demonstrating a commitment to governance, integrity, safety, and quality in the delivery of services.

An appointee may progress to Clinical Neuropsychologist Grade 2 upon successful completion of a Board approved supervised period of practice and obtaining endorsement in Clinical Neuropsychology with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Grade 2 Clinical Neuropsychologist Position Profile: As a Grade 2 Clinical Neuropsychologist, you will provide high quality specialist neuropsychological services within a multidisciplinary team to children and adolescents with conditions known to affect brain development. The role involves comprehensive assessment, consultation, education, and collaboration with families, schools, referrers, and other professionals to support effective clinical management and intervention planning. You will also contribute to workforce development through supervision of registrars and trainees, while maintaining strong clinical governance, quality, and professional standards.

Some of your key accountabilities will include:

• Conducting comprehensive neuropsychological assessments to evaluate cognitive, emotional, behavioural, and developmental functioning using interviews, observations, and standardised psychometric and psycho diagnostic tools.
• Providing timely and meaningful assessment feedback, evidence based recommendations, and interventions to individuals, families, schools, and referring agencies.
• Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings to inform clinical decision making and coordinated care planning.
• Providing specialist consultation and advice on neuropsychological matters to colleagues and internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaising with referrers and external agencies, including schools, regarding assessment outcomes, recommendations, and ongoing case management.
• Delivering education and training on neuropsychological topics within discipline and across disciplines.
• Providing supervision to Clinical Neuropsychology Registrars toward endorsement and supervising Clinical Neuropsychology trainees as required.
• Participating in applied clinical and evaluative research activities.
• Maintaining accurate client records and statistical data in accordance with departmental requirements.
• Participating in intake, service, psychology, and departmental meetings as required.
• Engaging in ongoing performance development and supervision in consultation with the Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist Coordinator.
• Complying with guidelines for the use, maintenance, and selection of psychological assessment tools and other government property.
• Contributing to policy development, quality improvement initiatives, and internal audit activities within the Complex Attention and Hyperactivity Disorders Service.

Your role will align with the WA Health Code of Conduct and CAHS’ vision and values, demonstrating a strong commitment to governance, integrity, safety, and quality in the delivery of neuropsychological services.

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 which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
• Evidence of Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical Neuropsychology (Essential criteria 1).
  •    Eligibility for full registration and Clinical Neuropsychology Registrar status with the Psychology Board of Australia (Grade 1).
  •    Eligibility for full registration and endorsement in Clinical Neuropsychology with the Psychology Board of Australia (Grade 2).
• A written statement addressing Essential Criteria 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 as outlined in the Job Description Form for your preferred grade, including relevant examples (maximum three pages for Grade 1/ five pages for Grade 2). 
  o    Grade 2 Applicants must also address Desirable Criteria 2 in their written statement
• 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, Parma Barbaro via parma.barbaro@health.wa.gov.au or Robin Elliot via robin.elliot@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.

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 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. 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

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.