Senior Clinical Psychologist

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Location

Perth Metropolitan Area

Unit/Division

Child and Adolescent Health Service - Child and Adolescent Health Service

This is a Permanent Part Time 0.4FTE appointment at 30.4 hours per fortnight.

Position Profile

The Child and Adolescent Health Service seeks an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join the Child Development Service, specialising in the assessment and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

As a Senior Clinical Psychologist, you will provide specialized assessment and consultation services for children with Autism and other complex mental health and psychological disorders. The role includes offering expert supervision, education and clinical consultation to promote best practice in developmental psychology. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you will participate in case discussions and contribute to service development initiatives that improve care pathways and outcomes. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the wellbeing of children and families through expert, compassionate and evidence-driven psychological care.

About the Child Development Service: The Child Development Service provides multidisciplinary assessment and intervention services to infants, children and young people with developmental delay or difficulties that impact function, participation and/or the parent-child relationship.

Clinicians adopt a child and family‑centred approach, working in partnership with families to address developmental concerns that are of priority to the family.

Our teams include Clinical Psychologists, Developmental Paediatricians, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Speech Pathologists and other allied health professionals.

The Child Development Service provides services at approximately 18 locations across the metropolitan Perth area, as well as providing home, school and community visits as needed.

Eligibility to apply

Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Fixed‑term and/or casual contracts can be held by individuals on visas that allow working rights within Australia.

Application instructions

Applications are required to be submitted online by selecting “Apply for job” below (via www.jobs.wa.gov.au). Please ensure the email address provided is actively monitored as it will serve as the primary communication channel throughout the recruitment process. Your ability to meet the work‑related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written application please provide the following:

- A statement addressing the essential selection criteria only in no more than 4‑5 pages.

- A current resume which summarizes your experience and includes both phone and email contact details of two professional referees, with at least one being a recent supervisor/line manager.

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.

Working With Children Check

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 Further Job Related Information

We encourage you to contact Clare Harris, Senior Clinical Psychology Coordinator on (08) 9426 9480 or via email to clare.harris@health.wa.gov.au.

Supporting diversity and inclusion

If you have any access needs that may require adjustment to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, including alternate methods of communication, or for any confidential enquiries please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team on (08) 6456 0321 or via email: cahs.talentacquisition@health.wa.gov.au.

About Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS)

CAHS is Western Australia's primary provider of paediatric healthcare, exclusively dedicated to infants, children, and young people. Comprising Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH), Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). CAHS operates with over 7,000 employees across PCH, King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), and over 160 community clinics in the metropolitan area. For more information about our services click here.

CAHS Values

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 fulfill the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values.

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.

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.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

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