Neuropsychologist - Infant, Child & Youth Program

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, providing care for a population of around 300,000 people across the life continuum.

Our network of hospitals and community health services deliver quality, patient-centred healthcare and services that meet the needs of our diverse community.

With specialities including obstetrics, paediatrics, emergency medicine, intensive care, critical care, surgical and general medicine, rehabilitation, and oncology, through to aged care and palliative care.

We are a major teaching and research health facility, training the next generation of doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff.

• Provide evidence-based neuropsychological assessments and interventions tailored to the needs of children and young people and provide consultation to team members regarding discipline specific matters
• Provide secondary consultations, liaison and support to clinicians working throughout the ICY Program along with external professionals and agencies working as part of care teams
• Contribute to the development of multi-disciplinary treatment plans, risk management plans, Enhanced Risk Response Plans and that collaborative recovery goals are identified
• Classification: Neuropsychologist Grade 2 Year PK1 - PK4)* or Grade 3 Year PL1-PL4)*

On 1 January 2026 five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together to create Bayside Health. A newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians.

The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

Who We Are and What We Stand For

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

What You Will Be Doing

The Grade 3 Clinical Neuropsychologist will work with all teams within the ICY Program Stream (0-25), but will be operationally based within the Infant, Child and Family Team (0-11 years). They will be available to provide specialist neuropsychological services, including comprehensive Neuropsychological assessment, consultation, education and support. They will contribute to assessment, formulation, diagnosis and recommendations around treatment and support for children and young people. The Grade 3 Clinical Neuropsychologist will also contribute, where appropriate, to providing clinical leadership and supervision to the team.

To view the Posistion Description click this link: Position Description

What You Need

We anticipate you will have:

• General registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia
• Masters level qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology
• Hold registration as a supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia
• Prior experience working in child and adolescent mental health services

What Next

If you experience any issues signing in or registering or for specific role information, please feel welcome to contact Maeve Kennedy via email

The role ceases advertising on 14 November 2025

Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Additional Requirements

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.

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It is strongly recommended that you are fully vaccinated for Covid-19.

*Please refer to salary circular for Victorian Public MEDICAL SCIENTISTS, PHARMACISTS AND PSYCHOLOGISTS ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT for salary range.

Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.

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