CRVCID 683806

Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group (FSFHG) are seeking Clinical Neuropsychologists to join our Department of Clinical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology.

This is a recruitment pool for Permanent Full-Time/Part-Time, Fixed-Term Full-Time/Part-Time and Casual appointments, with the possibility of extensions(s) and/or permanency.

We currently have multiple positions with immediate vacancies at Fremantle Hospital, Cockburn Health and Fiona Stanley Hospital.

We encourage you to contact Hyranthi Kavanagh, Consultant Clinical Psychologist/Head of Department on 08 61523477 or [email protected] to discuss the pool vacancies.

Position Profile: We are seeking experienced, compassionate, and patient-centred Clinical Neuropsychologists with knowledge and experience in delivering neuropsychological assessments, reports and treatment recommendations to patients with complex medical, psychological, and mental health needs, to join our department. As a Clinical Neuropsychologist, you will provide clinical supervision to Clinical Neuropsychology Registrars and Trainees, as well as have access to your own fortnightly clinical supervision.

About our Department:

We are a dynamic, experienced, and dedicated team of Clinical Psychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists working across diverse clinical specialties within the Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group (FSFHG). Working alongside medical, nursing and allied health professionals, we deliver comprehensive, evidence-informed psychological services to paediatric, young adult, adult, and older adult inpatients and outpatients experiencing complex medical, chronic health, cognitive, rehabilitation and mental health needs to optimize medical treatment, rehabilitation and improve psychological and mental health well-being.

As part of our commitment to excellent professional standards and continuous professional growth, we offer clinical supervision (Area of Practice Endorsement), operational supervision, mentoring, support to become a Board Approved Supervisor for eligible clinicians, and access to an internal education program. In addition, clinical psychologists and neuropsychologists have opportunities to contribute to quality improvement, service development and translational clinical research within the department as well as the broader Allied Health Directorate across FSFHG.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made to current vacancies as well as to similar vacancies within the department. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/12/2026.

Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is a 783-bed tertiary hospital offering a range of health services including the State Rehabilitation Service, a comprehensive cancer centre, purpose-built mental health unit, maternity, paediatric and neonatal services, and the State Adult Burns Service. FSH also delivers specialised services such as heart and lung transplantations and hyperbaric medicine.

Fremantle Hospital (FH) is a 300-bed specialist hospital focused on providing high-quality aged care, mental health, secondary rehabilitation, planned surgeries and medical services.

Fiona Stanley Hospital Cockburn Mental Health Facility is a 75-bed voluntary inpatient facility inpatient mental health facility in Cockburn for womens’s mental health disorders, eating disorders and alcohol and other drug detoxification and recovery support.

Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here.

Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS 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.

If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:

Your application should include:

1. A copy of your current CV which summarises your experience and how you can meet the position requirements.
2. A statement of no more than 4 pages, responding to the selection criteria 2, 3, 4 & 5 listed in the attached job description.
3. The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.
4. Evidence of a Master's or Doctoral degree in Clinical Neuropsychology and eligibility for full registration and endorsement in Clinical Neuropsychology with the Psychology Board of Australia is a requirement for this position.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

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

Employee Benefits

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances
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Eligibility

Are you eligible? To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.

WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

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.

This vacancy 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

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.