Work Type: Part-time
Salary: $50,000 - $60,000
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 7735
About the Role
An opportunity currently exists for a Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist / Senior Clinical Psychologist / or Senior Ed & Dev Psychologist to work within the Paediatric Psychology Services at Western Health. Specifically, the Senior Psychologist will operate alongside Paediatric Medicine to provide neuropsychological and developmental assessments to children aged between 18 months and 18 years of age who are either part of the Newborn Services routine developmental follow up program for extremely premature and low birth weight infants, or who are referred to the multidisciplinary Autism Assessment Clinic.
The Senior Psychologist will engage effectively with families and carers to provide a family centred service that meets the needs of each child. The role will work collaboratively with other clinicians and personnel in Newborn and Paediatrics Services to share specialist knowledge and skills and enhance clinical outcomes for consumers. In this role, you will also work more broadly alongside a team of passionate and highly skilled Paediatric Allied Health professionals which includes Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Nutrition & Dietetics, Social Work, and Physiotherapy. There will also be opportunities to contribute to quality and research activities, and to supervise postgraduate trainees.
Working closely with a dedicated clinical team, this is a unique opportunity to influence a growing service and make a meaningful difference in a diverse community.
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About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centered care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre; a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
Learning and development opportunities
Community impact and inclusion
Organisational culture and environment
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about improving women’s health outcomes, delivering compassionate care and driving innovation, we’d love to hear from you.
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If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing Date: 11:59pm on 29 May 2026.
Enquiries: For further information, contact
Hiring Manager:Dr Diana Perre Alternate Contact:Dr Caroline NadebaumTitle:Director of Psychology Title:Senior Clinical Lead (Paediatric Psychology)Phone:0402 780 795 Phone:0411 675 946
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.
If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.