Paediatric Clinical Neuropsychologist - CYATS

CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINAL CONGRESS; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave

15 days professional development per年

Salary packaging

Relocation assistance

District allowance

Health services for family

Job summary

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress is seeking a Paediatric Clinical Neuropsychologist to conduct neuropsychological evaluations and develop tailored treatment plans within the CYATS team. You will collaborate with healthcare professionals to implement interventions for Aboriginal children and young people with neurodevelopmental disorders.

The role emphasizes culturally appropriate, individualised care and requires travel to remote locations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Clinical Neuropsychology with full registration with AHPRA and with Clinical Neuropsychology Endorsement.
• Demonstrated experience in diagnostic neuropsychological assessments, case formulation and behavioural interventions.
• Demonstrated experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated experience in neuropsychological report writing and developing appropriate recommendations.
• Awareness of Aboriginal culture and willingness to incorporate Aboriginal values into clinical practice.
• Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations and develop tailored treatment plans.
• Implement therapeutic interventions in collaboration with our MDT.
• Refine intervention strategies to meet needs of Aboriginal children and young people.

Skills

Neuropsychology assessments

MDT collaboration

Report writing

Cultural awareness

Education

Masters in Clinical Neuropsychology with AHPRA registration

Job description

Join an award-winning team delivering an innovative, community-led program with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

• Base Salary: $121,329 - $146,815 (p.a.)
• Total Effective Package: $148,522 - $177,326 (p.a.)*
• Full Time, Maximum Term Contract

About the role

Specialising as a Paediatric Clinical Neuropsychologist within our Child Youth and Therapeutic Services (CYATS), you will conduct comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations, develop tailored treatment plans, and implement therapeutic interventions in collaboration with our team of healthcare professionals.

Your primary focus will be on assessing and refining intervention strategies tailored to meet the unique needs of Aboriginal children and young people facing neurodevelopmental disorders and complex conditions. This pivotal role within our multidisciplinary team (MDT) ensures that each child receives compassionate, culturally appropriate, individualised care and steadfast support.

To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the following essential requirements:

• Master’s degree or higher in Clinical Neuropsychology with full registration with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and with Clinical Neuropsychology Endorsement.
• Demonstrated experience in diagnostic neuropsychological assessments, case formulation and behavioural interventions.
• Demonstrated experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated experience in neuropsychological report writing and developing appropriate recommendations
• Awareness of Aboriginal culture within Australia’s history, knowledge of cultural sensitivities and current issues affecting the lives of Aboriginal people in conjunction with a willingness to incorporate Aboriginal values into clinical practice.
• Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations.

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including;

• Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of a bigger picture.
• Competitive salaries.
• Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
• Six weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.
• Generous salary packaging for full-time, part-time and casual employees.
• Access to the Congress health services for you and your immediate family at no cost.
• Relocation assistance (where applicable).
• District allowance.

For more information on the position please contact:

Tahlia Lee, Senior Manager, Child and Youth Assessment & Therapeutic Services, on M: 0492 430 731 |E:[e-mail]

*Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and value their diverse perspectives, experiences and contributions.

Being a culturally responsive organisation, Aboriginal applicants that meet all essential criteria will be given priority consideration

Advertised until a suitable applicant is found. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.