• Deliver high level, family centred clinical services for children with complex developmental difficulties and their families

• Temporary Full-time opportunity for up to 7 months

Job details

About the role

The Psychologist (Senior – Paediatric) position provides delivery of high level professional and clinical psychology services as a member of a multidisciplinary team, within the West Moreton Health (WMH) Child Development community- based service.  Provide professional leadership and assist in the coordination of psychology and multidisciplinary child development service delivery. Contribute to education and training in the field of child development, including professional supervision and mentoring.

Actively participate in service development/ improvement activities within the Child Development Program.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated high level clinical experience and knowledge in paediatric developmental psychology, systems theory and developmental disability (including neurodevelopmental and functional aspects of behaviour, social awareness, emotional awareness, cognition, learning, attention, executive functions, and trauma) and the demonstrated ability to apply that to transdisciplinary assessment and intervention approaches within a family centred practice framework;  
• High level of interpersonal, verbal and written skills in application to effective communication with child
  and youth clients and their families, multi-disciplinary team members and other key stakeholders.
• Commitment to continually develop practice knowledge, skills and expertise, through professional
  development, reflective practice initiatives and/or research activities.
• Honesty, integrity, and respect for all patients, carers, and staff.

For a full overview of requirements of the role please refer to the attached role description.
Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link  

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• WM657133_08 Paediatric Psychologist Senior_RD (PDF, 186KB)
  Role Description
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
  Information Package for Applicants