Clinical Neuropsychologist
Are you an experienced Neuropsychologist who thrives on providing high-quality assessments and evidence-based care? Join The Melbourne Clinic and be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional outcomes for patients.
Clinical Neuropsychologist Grade 2 or 3
Allied Health Program – The Melbourne Clinic
Part-time, permanent position, 0.4 EFT
Rainbow tick accredited
About the Role:
The Melbourne Clinic (TMC) is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Grade 2 or 3 Clinical Neuropsychologist to join the Allied Health Team. The role is situated within our Neuropsychology Service and will involve the provision of inpatient neuropsychological assessment and intervention, and individual and group therapy. The service works with clients (17-90+ years) with a wide range of conditions, including neurodevelopmental conditions, acute and chronic mental health conditions, acquired brain injury, substance use, and later life cognitive changes (older adults).
About us:
The Melbourne Clinic, situated in Richmond, Victoria, is Australia’s largest private mental health service, providing a variety of recovery focussed inpatient and outpatient programs that are tailored to meet the needs of people with a range of mental health conditions. The Melbourne Clinic offers inpatient, outpatient (Day Program) and outreach services. This includes specialist programs in eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma processing, emotional management, dual diagnosis, Autism, ADHD, aged psychiatry and addictive behaviours. A wide range of evidence-based treatment therapies are also provided, including CBT, DBT, ACT, Mindfulness and EMDR. Quality improvement projects are also underway in the areas of family violence support and neurodiversity safe care.
The Melbourne Clinic is an inclusive and diverse workplace welcoming of all patients, staff and visitors regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, neurodiversity, gender identity or sexuality. We are committed to providing our staff with a structured induction and orientation, and opportunities for ongoing training and professional development. We value individuality and embrace people with differing experiences, knowledge and skills with the intention of building a thriving, professional working environment that is both nurturing and safe. Since 2017, The Melbourne Clinic has proudly maintained Rainbow Tick Accreditation, a world first quality framework to help health and human services organisations become safe and inclusive for the LGBTIQ community.
Position Summary
Suitably qualified Grade 2 or Grade 3 Clinical Neuropsychologists are being sought for a part-time position at The Melbourne Clinic, Richmond, Victoria. The role is well supported by the neuropsychology and broader allied health teams, and provides on-site professional development opportunities, including a monthly Psychology Forum with 20+ clinical psychology and neuropsychology peers, group supervision and weekly Professorial Unit Academic Forum presentations. There is also allocated allowance towards preferred Professional Development. The Neuropsychology Service is involved in a number of quality improvement and clinical research projects, as well as the co-design, facilitation and evaluation of a newly established Autism Program.
Grade 3 applicants require registration with AHPRA and endorsement in Clinical Neuropsychology, along with approved supervisor status. Experience, and a strong interest in mental health and understanding of psychiatric conditions, is preferred. New graduates commencing, or about to commence, their registrar program are welcome to apply provided they have full registration with AHPRA. Availability to work Mondays is desirable.
This is an ongoing permanent part-time role (0.4 EFT).
Our Clinical Neuropsychologists enjoy a wide range of benefits including:
Career advancement opportunities, including graduate and registrar programs
Clinical supervision from a senior in your discipline and/or from a senior clinician
On site regular professional development opportunities (e.g., Professional meetings / forums with peers, Academic Forum presentations from external experts)
Allocated allowance towards preferred Professional Development
Essential Criteria:
Ful registration with AHPRA
Masters or Doctoral qualification in an APAC recognised Clinical Neuropsychology course, or reciprocal international training recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia
Endorsement as a clinical neuropsychologist, completing registrar program, or intention to commence registrar program (supervision provided)
Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated commitment to high quality service provision and to professional development
Well-developed time management and workload organisational skills
A commitment to upholding high standards of ethical practice
Developed neuropsychological assessment, formulation and treatment planning skills, within a mental health setting (desirable)
Experience and competency in the provision of evidence-based group therapies (desirable)
Current Working with Children Check
Why Healthscope?
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.
You'll also benefit from:
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Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network
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Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
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Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth
We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. We support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
If you are successful, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant experience factored against the relevant Enterprise Agreement, being the Healthscope – Victoria – Psychologists and Dietitians Agreement 2023-2026 (Grade 2 salaries range between $49.23 and $56.60 per hour; Grade 3 salaries range between $58.54 and $65.78 per hour), which is exclusive of both a higher qualifications allowance and superannuation.
Applications close: 21st August 2026
Candidates will be screened as applications are submitted and advertising may close sooner if a suitable applicant is found.
To apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to [email protected] (Acting Chief Clinical Neuropsychologist), Ph: 9487 4624
More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.
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