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VCID No. 897542
This is a recruitment pool for Fixed Term - Full Time and Fixed Term - Part Time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s).
Position Profile:
Bring your passion and commitment and make a difference to those that matter – the next generation. Whilst children develop at their own pace, some experience challenges and need additional support.
As a Senior Psychologist, you will provide advanced psychological assessment of children and young people within the Child Development Service, including diagnostic assessments for Autistic Spectrum Disorder and service planning for families referred to the service.
About Child Development Service:
The Child Development Service provides multidisciplinary assessment and intervention services to infant, children and young people with developmental delay or difficulties that impact on 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.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team on 08 6456 03***or via email: ***************@health.wa.gov.au
Application Instructions:
To be considered for this role, you must have tertiary qualifications in Psychology and be eligible for registration by the Psychology Board of Australia.
In addition, to be considered for this role, you must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working as a Psychologist prior to application.
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:
- During the application process, you will have the opportunity to indicate your top two location preferences and number of days per week you are available to work. While we strive to accommodate these preferences whenever possible, final placement decisions are based on business needs. You may receive an offer for a location outside your initial selections.
- During the application process, you will be presented with a written question designed to assess your qualifications against Essential Criteria 1, as outlined in the attached Job Description Form. This question allows you to showcase your relevant qualifications in detail, with a generous word limit of 250 words for the response.
- Do you currently hold registration in the category of Psychology with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA), if so, please provide your registration number. If not currently registered, please indicate your current stage in the registration process.
(Refers to Essential Criteria 1)
- A current resume which summarises your experience and contains phone & email contact details of 2 professional referees, with at least 1 being a current or recent supervisor/line manager.
- A statement addressing essential criteria 2 – 8, as outlined in the attached Job Description Form.
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.
This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
Selection Criteria: Please see the Job Description Form attached above (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Darcy Hill, Clinical Psychologist on (08) 9429 94***or via email **********@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 5,500 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 fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please click here
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.
Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! CAHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.
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.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/09/2025.
Before you apply for this position, please read the attached job application information sheet which contains important information.
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.
