Consultant Clinical Psychologist - Camhs

Consultant Clinical Psychologist - CAMHS Salary: HSO Grade 4 $174,501 - $181,579 per annum Location: Nedlands, WA Unit/Division: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services > CAMHS Work Type: Permanent - Full Time Position No: 00010347 Closing Date: 2026-03-06 4:00 PM Attachments:

CRVCID No. 716088

The closing date to submit applications for this vacancy has been extended.

We currently have 1 permanent full‑time position available.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill this above vacancy, it may also be used to appoint applicants, assessed as suitable during this process, to the same or other similar positions at CAHS for up to 12 months. These can be Permanent or Fixed‑term, Full‑time or Part‑time opportunities with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

About Our Team:

The

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

in Western Australia offer support, advice and treatment to children and adolescents from birth to 18 years who are experiencing mental health challenges.

CAHS helps children grow and thrive and we offer these same opportunities to the nurses who join our team. Our team‑oriented approach allows for extensive clinical upskilling, and leadership development opportunities for nurses of all levels.

About the Role:

The

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

leadership role provides strategic direction, expert consultancy, and professional oversight in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of child and adolescent mental health services across Western Australia. The position is responsible for advancing clinical standards, guiding service development, leading research initiatives, and ensuring governance and quality compliance. It also plays a pivotal role in workforce development, training, and supervision of clinical psychology staff.

Key responsibilities include:

Providing strategic and expert advice regarding mental health professional development, policy development and planning and evaluation of child and adolescent mental health services and standards within CAMHS

Providing professional/expert level consultation to clinical psychologists, other health professionals in the state, and may include teaching clinical skills to other clinical psychologists

Conducting or facilitating research of a significant nature, which would influence the delivery of child and adolescent mental health services in the state and demonstrate ongoing involvement.

Liaising with relevant professional organisations, other health professionals, government and non‑government agencies and Universities to instigate contemporary practice models in their area.

What you will bring

To succeed in this role, you will bring a combination of clinical expertise, strategic leadership, and a commitment to service excellence in child and adolescent mental health. You will be a collaborative professional with a passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and workforce development.

By joining CAHS, you’ll help shape meaningful change and make a lasting difference in the lives of children, adolescents, and families throughout Western Australia.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of a passionate team committed to improving the mental health and well‑being of young people in our community.

How to apply

We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following:

A current resume and cover letter summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.

Evidence of your Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and eligibility for full registration and endorsement in Clinical Psychology with the Psychology Board of Australia.

(Essential Criteria 1).

A statement addressing Essential Selection Criteria 2 to 10, including relevant examples, limited to a maximum of 5 pages.

The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a reference. Referees should include at least one individual who has been or is your direct Line Manager/Supervisor. We will contact you to seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees.

Selection Criteria:

Please see the attached

Job Description Form .

Eligibility to Apply:

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed‑term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

This position is subject to a

Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check .

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