About us

Marninwarntikura Womens’ Resource Centre (MWRC) is an Aboriginal-Controlled Organisation located in Fitzroy Crossing, Western Australia. MWRC has partnered with Prof Elizabeth Elliott and Dr Lauren Rice from the University of Sydney (USYD) to lead a project that aims to improve the lives of adolescents living in remote Aboriginal Communities.

The community have called this the Bigiswun Kid (Kimberley Kriol for adolescent) project. See here for more information.

MWRC and USYD have been working together for over 10 years to lead the response to fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and early life trauma in remote Aboriginal communities.

About the role

We are looking for a clinical psychologist or neuropsychologist to spend four to six months working in a remote community in the beautiful Kimberley region of WA.

The successful applicant will join the Bigiswun Kid Project team to conduct neuropsychological assessments with young people aged 17-19 years.

The candidate will be well supported by Dr Lauren Rice who lives and works in the Fitzroy Valley and the Marulu Team at MWRC. The Bigiswun Kid Project also has a Clinical Advisory Team made up of local and international experts in FASD and/or social and emotional wellbeing in First Nation communities.

In addition to a competitive salary and opportunity to be a named author on project outputs, we will also cover return travel to Fitzroy Crossing and housing during your time in the community.

About you

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.

• Full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited postgraduate Clinical Psychology or Neuropsychology qualification of no less than two years full-time duration or recognised equivalent.
• Demonstrated proficiency in neuropsychological assessments (e.g. Wechsler Scales, Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System), feedback, interview techniques and report writing for children and adults with mental health and/or developmental disabilities
• National Police Check and WA Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Excellent communication skills
• Relevant computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Ability to work with a culturally and socially diverse cohort of people
• Experience working with people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, early life trauma or with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations is desirable.

For more information about the role please email Lauren Rice, [email protected] using the subject line: Neuropsychologist / Psychologist enquiry via EthicalJobs.