Neuropsychologist

Clinical Neuropsychologist

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).

The Melbourne Clinic situated in Richmond Victoria is Australias 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 locum 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 psychiatric disorders 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 a locum part-time or casual fixed-term 3-month role (0.4 to 0.6 EFT from June to September 2025)

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:

Full 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 work load 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

All staff are required to be fully vaccinated against Influenza and are required to provide acceptable evidence of their vaccination status.

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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. We work together to create positive memorable experiences alongside our quality care in every moment of every day.

Joining us opens the door to endless opportunities. We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development specialisation and education and support our people to grow and flourish.

Come and be the difference in our patients lives.

Applications close: 18^th June 2025. Candidates will be screened as applications are submitted and advertising may close sooner if a suitable applicant is found.

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.

To Apply:Please click on the Apply button to be taken to our online application form.

For further enquiries: Please contact Monica Williams (Chief Clinical Neuropsychologist) Ph:Email: or Brad Stolz-Grobusch (Allied Health Manager) Ph:Email:

More Information:Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients staff and visitors is our highest priority. 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.