Clinical Neuropsychologist - PCYMHS

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District (PCYMHS) is seeking a Clinical Neuropsychologist to deliver specialist assessment, diagnosis and intervention for children and adolescents across inpatient and community settings at Redbank House, Westmead.

You will lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team, contribute to service development and research, and ensure evidence-based care for complex neurodevelopmental and mental health needs in a leading tertiary service.

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical Neuropsychology.
• Full registration with AHPRA as a Clinical Neuropsychologist.
• Extensive post-graduate experience in neuropsychological assessment of children/adolescents.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and with stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to adapt communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist neuropsychological assessment, diagnosis, formulation and intervention for children/adolescents (2–18 years).
• Conduct neurodevelopmental evaluations to identify cognitive strengths and weaknesses.
• Develop clinical formulations linking neuropsychology to emotional wellbeing and mental health.
• Deliver evidence-based individual and group interventions with tailored recommendations for education and functioning.
• Provide supervision and mentoring to students, registrars and colleagues; support multidisciplinary capability.

Skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Leadership & mentoring

Verbal & written communication

Education & training

Education

Accredited Masters or Doctorate in Clinical Neuropsychology

Full registration with AHPRA as Clinical Neuropsychologist

Job description

Deliver specialist neuropsychological care for children and adolescents

Shape better mental health outcomes through evidence-based practice

Lead, mentor and collaborate within a dynamic multidisciplinary team

Assess, diagnose and transform care for young people with complex mental health and neurodevelopmental needs in a leading tertiary service.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification:Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $59.59 - $72.63 per hour
Hours Per Week: 16
Location:Redbank House, Westmead

Where you'll be working

Join Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) at Redbank House, located on the Westmead Hospital campus, and become part of the innovative Perinatal, Child and Youth Mental Health Service (PCYMHS).

WSLHD delivers comprehensive healthcare across Western Sydney, providing primary and secondary care to Auburn, Blacktown and surrounding communities, alongside tertiary services to the Greater Western Region. Our focus is on delivering better health services through innovation, quality and compassionate care.

PCYMHS is a specialist service supporting children and young people with persistent mental illness, complex developmental histories and neuropsychological needs. You'll join a collaborative and inclusive team that values professional growth, respectful feedback, diversity and shared success.

Be part of a specialist tertiary referral service delivering complex child and adolescent mental health care.

Work alongside passionate multidisciplinary clinicians and a broad network of health, education and community partners.

Contribute to a supportive workplace culture built on collaboration, respect and empowerment.

Access opportunities to develop your expertise through professional development, supervision, teaching and research.

What you'll be doing

As the Clinical Neuropsychologist, you'll provide specialist neuropsychological assessment, diagnosis, formulation and intervention for children and adolescents aged 2–18 years. Working across inpatient and community settings, you'll help young people and their families better understand complex cognitive, developmental and mental health needs, translating clinical insights into meaningful, practical outcomes.

Conduct comprehensive neuropsychological assessments and diagnostic evaluations, including for neurodevelopmental disorders, to identify cognitive strengths and challenges.

Develop sophisticated clinical formulations exploring the relationship between neuropsychological functioning, emotional wellbeing and mental health presentations.

Deliver evidence-based individual and group interventions, providing tailored recommendations to support therapeutic outcomes, educational needs and functional development.

Provide clinical leadership through supervision, mentoring and training of neuropsychology students, registrars and psychology colleagues, while supporting multidisciplinary capability.

Contribute to service innovation, evaluation and research, collaborating with clinical leaders and research students to strengthen the quality of care.

Make a difference with Western Sydney Local Health District

Bring your expertise to a service where your clinical knowledge, leadership and ideas can make a lasting difference to children, young people and their families. Join us and help shape better health outcomes for the next generation.

License: Current Class C drivers licence, P1 or P2 acceptable, and willingness to travel for work

Qualification: Accredited Post-graduate Masters or Doctorate Degree in Clinical Neuropsychology

Registration: Full registration as Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency AHPRA and endorsement in the area of Clinical Neuropsychology

Selection Criteria:

Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical Neuropsychology and current full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Clinical Neuropsychologist.

Extensive post-graduate experience in neuropsychological assessment for children and adolescents with complex mental health issues, including diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders.

Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and to develop and maintain effective partnerships and provide specialist consultation to a range of key stakeholders.

Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to suit the target audience including the ability to communicate in a sensitive and professional manner with patients and staff.

Demonstrated ability to provide comprehensive support and education on neuropsychological issues to all stakeholders.

Requisition ID: REQ690882
Applications Close:16th November 2026

Need more information?

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.