Vacancy Reference No. 736562
From July 1 2026 the salary
for this position will increase to $114,816 - $158,894 per annum
pro rata
This is a Fixed Term Part Time
appointment for 60.8 hours per fortnight, with the possibility of
extension and/or permanency.
Position Profile:
Performs a clinical, consultant, education and research
psychology service with children and families within the
multidisciplinary and professional team context of the Neonatology
Service. Provides supervision to clinical psychology
registrars/trainees as required.
Learning Outcomes and Skills Development
The placement offers comprehensive exposure to clinical,
professional, and organisational competencies, including:
- Face-to-face and online orientation prior to the
commencement of client-related activities
- Application of ethical, legal, and professional standards
of psychological practice
- Training in data storage, clinical documentation, privacy,
and information governance
- Familiarisation with, and supervised administration of, the
WPPSI-IV
- Clinical work with children and families across early
childhood and preschool age groups
- Collaboration with paediatricians and consultant clinicians
to identify suspected neurodivergent profiles and facilitate
appropriate referrals and management pathways
- Functioning as a psychologist within a multidisciplinary
and interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Formulating and delivering evidence-based recommendations
and strategies to address parental concerns
- Report writing, feedback provision, and clinical
correspondence
- Review and auditing of clinical files
- Participation in professional development activities
- Exposure to and understanding of the public hospital health
system
- Development of knowledge regarding community, educational,
and disability support services
- Opportunities for involvement in research, service
evaluation, and quality improvement activities
Face-to-Face Clinical Experience
The in-person component of the placement will primarily focus on
work with children aged 5 years and their families, and will
include:
- Conducting clinical interviews to obtain comprehensive
developmental histories
- Administration, scoring, and interpretation of the
WPPSI-IV
- Completion of detailed developmental histories in
collaboration with consultant clinicians
- Communicating assessment outcomes to parents and
caregivers
- Liaising with schools, early learning centres, and allied
health professionals
- Case management and coordination of care
- Opportunities to work with children aged 1, 2, and 3 years
as service demands allow
An appointee 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.
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).
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.
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
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
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.
Job Share arrangements may be considered.
This is a Fixed Term opportunity while the substantive occupant
is on a period of Parental Leave.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please
contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance
during business hours.
Application Instructions: Applicants are
requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
Please note, applicants must have a current, valid email address in
order to apply online. This email address will be used for
communication with applicants.
Your ability to meet the work related requirements will be
assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written
application please provide the following:
- a covering letter outlining your suitability for
this position
- a statement addressing the selection criteria in no
more than 2-3 pages
- a current resume which summarises your experience
and how you are able to meet the position
requirements.
- The name, email and contact details of two
referees who can be contacted to provide an employment
reference (we will contact you and seek your confirmation prior
to contacting your listed referees).
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to
applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to
complete the online application process as you will be required to
answer various questions and attach your documentation.
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.
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.
