Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group (FSFHG) are seeking a Senior Clinical Psychologist to join our Department of Clinical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology. This is a chance to work alongside medical, nursing and allied health professionals within the FSH Youth Inpatient Unit.

We encourage you to contact Hyranthi Kavanagh, Consultant Clinical Psychologist/Head of Department on 08 61523477 or [email protected] for more information.

Position Profile

We are looking for a compassionate, patient-centered clinical psychologist with experience and expertise in comprehensive assessment, formulation and psychological therapy to work with our youth consumers aged 16 – 24 years to optimize their psychological and mental health well-being and that of their families/carers. As the successful applicant you will lead the team of psychologists working within the MDT in the Youth Unit, provide clinical supervision to Clinical Psychology Registrars and Trainees.

We currently have a Permanent and Fixed Term vacancy totalling 1.0 FTE available to be filled immediately.

Professional Growth:

• Contribute to wider departmental strategic priorities, education, research and innovation.
• Access to your own clinical and operational supervision, leadership training & mentorship within the Department.

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, and their families/carers, 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 growth and development, we offer clinical supervision (Area of Practice Endorsement), operational supervision, mentoring, support to become a Board Approved Supervisor for eligible clinicians, with access to an internal education program. In addition, clinical psychologists and neuropsychologists have opportunities to contribute to quality improvement, service development, projects and translational clinical research within the department as well as the broader Allied Health Directorate across FSFHG.

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.

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.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to apply 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. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online.

Your application should include:

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

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

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 and/or permanency.

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 30/09/2026.

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar positions within the Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Groups' Department of Clinical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology.

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 appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

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 a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

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.