Senior Clinical Psychologist Coordinator

Senior Clinical Psychologist Coordinator - Child Development ServiceLocation: Community Health - Perth Metropolitan AreaUnit/Division: Child and Adolescent Community Health > Child Development ServiceWork Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part TimeWe currently have 1.0FTE Permanent Full Time position available.This is a recruitment pool for Permanent - Full Time, Permanent – Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time and Fixed Term - Part Time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.Position Profile: The Child and Adolescent Health Service is seeking a highly skilled Senior Clinical Psychologist Coordinator to join the rapidly growing Child Development Service (CDS). In this pivotal role, you will provide expert clinical leadership and management, drive service improvement and contribute to the delivery of exceptional clinical care. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of the child development Clinical Psychology service by leading and mentoring a dedicated team of Clinical Psychologists while collaborating with multidisciplinary partners.To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced clinical knowledge within a specialised clinical psychology service, strong leadership, management and communication skills, and a proven ability to build and maintain effective partnerships. You will be a highly motivated and results-oriented individual with a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and families.About Child Development Service: The Child Development Service (CDS) is a vital part of our community, dedicated to supporting the growth and development of children. We provide essential assessments, diagnoses and interventions to infants, children and young people experiencing developmental challenges. Our goal is to empower these children to reach their full potential by working closely with their families to improve their function, participation in everyday life and overall parent-child relationships.We offer a dynamic and rewarding work environment where you can collaborate with a diverse group of skilled professionals including Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Clinical Psychologists, Paediatricians, Audiologists, Nurses and Therapy Assistants. Together, we work to create positive and lasting change for children and their families.Eligibility to Apply: 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).Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online. 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:A statement addressing essential selection criteria 2, 5 & 6 only in no more than 2-3 pages.A current CV or resume which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.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.Selection Criteria: Please see the Job Description Form attached.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.For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team on 08 6456 0321 or via email: cahs.talentacquisition@health.wa.gov.auOther 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 June 2027.If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.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.
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