Psychologist Grade 2 Paediatrics
This fixed term with opportunity for extension Grade 2 Psychologist role will fulfil a diverse role within the Paediatric Service at Melton Health Hub.
The Psychology team at Melton provide community-based services to children and adolescents in the outer west. The successful incumbent will have the opportunity to partake in multidisciplinary autism assessments, developmental assessment clinics, and complete psycho-educational assessments to help families better understand their young one and help connect them with appropriate funding pathways. Opportunities to provide short term intervention may also form part of this role.
The role operates within a broad multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively with other Psychologists, Paediatricians, Paediatric Registrars, Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Dietitians, Social Workers, and Allied Health Assistants.
We also provide information, advice, and support to staff, families, carers, teachers, community workers and other stake-holders regarding the nature of a child's psychological presentation and support needs.
Contact Person: Kellie Griffin
Title: Manager Community Paediatric Services
Phone: 0460 825 639
Applications close at 11:59pm on 8 January 2025.
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Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
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Professional development support
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Career advancement opportunities
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Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
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Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
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