The closing date to submit applications for this vacancy has been extended

Join our team and support the people who deliver world-class care to WA’s children and young people.

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time, Casual appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

We currently have a fixed term (6 Months) position available with potential for extension and permanency. This available as a Part Time or Full time position (0.4 FTE up to 1.0 FTE).

• The senior clinical psychologist leads the team providing psychological wellbeing support for all employees at CAHS, which includes clinical psychologists and pastoral carers.
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• Work days are Monday – Friday with some flexibility in working hours (including school hours).

CRVCID No. 684460

Position Profile:

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Senior Clinical Psychologist to join our Work Health, Safety, and Wellbeing team at CAHS and support the mental health and wellbeing of staff across our organisation, including Perth Children’s Hospital and community sites.

In this senior role, you will lead a team of practitioners in delivering high-quality, trauma-informed psychological services to CAHS staff. This includes brief interventions, risk assessments, training, and consultation. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to foster resilience, professional excellence, and a culture of care that recognises staff wellbeing as fundamental to delivering safe, high-quality patient care.

In parallel, you will partner with Safety, Injury Management, Occupational Physicians, and external providers to ensure coordinated, high-quality care and support for staff when they need it most.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead the delivery of employee wellbeing services, including psychological triage, risk assessments, short-term interventions, and referrals.
• Contribute to strategic planning and the continuous improvement of staff wellbeing initiatives.
• Support individuals and teams following workplace stressors, critical incidents, or exposure to trauma.
• Deliver training, reflective supervision, and wellbeing-focused education sessions.
• Provide clinical supervision, mentoring, and development of Clinical Psychologists.
• Work collaboratively with Safety, Injury Management, Occupational Physicians, and external providers to ensure coordinated care.
• Provide high-level advice to CAHS leadership on wellbeing strategy, policies, and emerging psychosocial risks.
• Actively contributing to research and evaluation of psychological programs and promote health and wellness initiatives for a healthy workforce.

If you are passionate about supporting staff wellbeing and contributing to a positive workplace culture, we encourage you to apply!

We welcome applicants with senior-level experience in psychological assessment, short-term therapeutic interventions, and trauma-informed care. Experience in staff wellbeing, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), or workplace mental health is desirable. Previous health sector experience is not required.

• This role requires a Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and eligibility for full registration and endorsement in Clinical Psychology with the Psychology Board of Australia

About our Team

Located at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH), the Work Health, Safety and Wellbeing (WHSW) team is dedicated to promoting the safety, health, and wellbeing of all workers — creating a safe and supportive work environment that benefits the entire organisation.

We foster a culture where safety is embedded in everything we do, empowering all staff to take ownership of their own health and safety and that of others in the workplace.

With a strong focus on staff care and wellbeing, we uphold robust safety protocols, conduct regular risk assessments, and deliver ongoing training to proactively manage and reduce workplace risks.

Our commitment goes beyond physical safety—we prioritise psychological wellbeing through access to counselling services, mental health resources, and open communication. Our team is passionate about supporting the emotional and psychological health of our workforce, recognising that a healthy, supported team is essential to delivering the highest quality care to the children and families we serve.

How to apply

We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following:

• A statement addressing selection criteria as per the Job Description Form.
• A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience.
• Evidence of your Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and eligibility for full registration and endorsement in Clinical Psychology with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a confidential report (we will contact you and seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.

Role related questions:

We encourage you to contact Lara Williams, Director Work Health Safety and Wellbeing on email [email protected] or phone 0481 402 229 with any specific questions related to this role

Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.

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 behavior.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. 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 31/10/2026.

About CAHS

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS comprises four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH).

With over 6500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.

For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please click here and for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please click here

CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, 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. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.

For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email: [email protected]

Lodgment is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS CAN NOT BE CONSIDERED.