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Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist - Grade 3

Requisition No:  8627
Executive Division:  Operations
Division:  Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
Program:  Mental Health Services
Department:  Mental Health Services Administration
Enterprise Agreement:  Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists
Job Function:  Mental Health
Role Summary: 
  • Location: Multiple Western Health sites
  • Employment Type: Part-Time (0.8EFT), Ongoing
  • Salary: Grade 3 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging 

 

About the role:

The Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist (Grade 3) will be primarily responsible for providing a Neuropsychology consultancy role within the Mental Health and Wellbeing Services (MHWS) division at Western Health.

 

Key responsibilities:

The Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist provides information, advice, and support to staff, consumers, carers, community workers and other parties regarding the nature and management of neuropsychological conditions.

 

They will undertake neuropsychological assessments and intervention for consumers with severe treatment resistant mental illness, acquired brain injury, cognitive impairment and illicit substance use, including assessment of cognition, behaviour and personality.

 

This role provides specific in reach to the secure extended care unit and has one day per week dedicated to this team.

 

About you:

  • Hold an Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical Neuropsychology. 
  • Advance clinical experience providing consumer-centred care, in particular the application of evidence-based assessment and interventions with consumers in the field of adult neuropsychology. 
  • Expertise in providing individually tailored strategies/care plans/secondary consultations with regards to patients presenting with behaviours of concern.  
  • A comprehensive understanding of the characteristics of acquired brain injury, neurological disorders and associated behaviour changes and psychiatric symptoms.
  • Hold current registration as a PsyBA Board Approved Supervisor for Higher Degree Students and Registrars. 
  • You need to be organised, self-driven and autonomous. 

 

Click here for the Position Description.

 

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-centred 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 

  • Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards. 
  • Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements. 
  • Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey. 

 

Learning and development opportunities 

  • Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways. 
  • Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education. 
  • Mentorship and career support. 

 

Community impact and inclusion 

  • Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care. 
  • Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion. 
  • Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research. 

 

Organisational culture and environment 

  • Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment. 
  • Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare. 

 

Ready to make an impact? 

If you’re passionate about management of neuropsychological conditions, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts. 

 

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 11 September 2026.

 

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact: 

 

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. 

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.

 

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