Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 27 June 2025
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: 105553 - 128653 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ456255
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
What you'll be doing
The Clinical Neuropsychologist is responsible for the provision of neuropsychological services to children and young people with a history of acquired brain injury, neurological disease/disorder and/or developmental disorder. Neuropsychological services include formal cognitive assessment, provision of psycho-education to the children, families and schools, feedback to clinical team members and preparation of a report that summarises all key information obtained from the assessment process. The Clinical Neuropsychologist works closely within a multi-disciplinary team. The Clinical Neuropsychologist will participate in peer supervision. The Clinical Neuropsychologist is also a member of the Psychology department and will participate in psychology tasks and meetings.
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
Full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and full endorsement with the Psychology Board of Australia in the area of Clinical Neuropsychology or eligible to progress to same.
Minimum 2 year full time equivalent accredited post-graduate Masters or Doctorate Degree in Clinical Neuropsychology
Experience in the neuropsychological assessment and management of children with a history of acquired brain injury, developmental disorder and neurological conditions.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a multi-disciplinary team environment
Excellent oral and written communication and organisational skills.
Applicants currently enrolled in a combined Masters/PhD are eligible to apply if they have completed the equivalent of Masters degree requirements as part of the PhD pathway. Evidence of this is demonstrated by a completed PDEC-76 form and cover letter from the University confirming Masters degree requirements have been met.
Applicants are eligible to apply if they have completed an accredited Masters degree and are awaiting their graduation ceremony. Written confirmation from the University is required.
Successful applicants who have completed the Masters degree or Masters degree requirements and are awaiting full registration from the Psychology Board of Australia will be paid at Year 2 of the Psychologist Scale until they have full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, at which point they will commence on Year 1 of the Clinical Psychologist scale.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, to assist in preparing your application.
Please refer to the Application Guide and for vaccination requirements.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA).
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
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For role related queries or questions contact Natalie Silove on natalie.silove@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on 0486012545.
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Applications Close: 30/01/2024