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Clinical Psychologist / Educational Development / Neuropsychologist

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)
Job No: ASPECT1170
Location: Frenchs Forest, NSW
  • Join a specialist autism assessment team
  • Develop your early identification and assessment skills
  • Opportunities to participate in research and provide training to other medical and health professionals
  • Full time roles available, 12 month maximum term contract - October 2020 to October 2021
  • Competitive salary package based on relevant experience
  • Excellent tax effective salary packaging benefits

Aspect is committed to providing an autism friendly workplace and supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce. It is through this commitment that we encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

About the role: 

An exciting opportunity exists for a Clinical/Ed Dev/Neuropsychologist to join Aspect’s Assessment Service. This position would suit a Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology or Educational/Developmental graduate with an interest in autism or developmental delay. The successful applicant will undergo comprehensive training in the diagnosis and assessment of children with suspected autism. To view the full position profile, please click here. 

Aspect Assessments: 

The team, based in Frenchs Forest and Baulkham Hills, has a strong focus on building collaborative relationships with other key providers to enable early access and intervention and to facilitate improved child and family outcomes. Team members also act as presenters for Aspect’s training workshops.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide evidence-based diagnostic assessment services including comprehensive written reports
  • Develop and deliver training workshops 
  • Provide consultancy and supervision services in relation to autism assessment to other organisations and service providers
  • Maintain records on Aspect's client database
  • Assist in the development and implementation of Aspect's research activities
  • Participate in ongoing internal and external professional development

Skills, experience and qualifications:

  • Masters in Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology or Educational/Developmental Psychology
  • Fully registered with AHPRA
  • Completion or near completion of a two year registrar program in clinical, educational/developmental or neuropsychology
  • Experience in the assessment of children with developmental disability 
  • Training in either the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule or the Autism Diagnostic Interview will be highly regarded
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Current valid driver’s licence and use of own vehicle for business purposes
  • NSW Working With Children Check for paid employment 

A National Police Check clearance is a requirement and Aspect will arrange this. Completion of the mandatory NDIS Worker Orientation Module ‘Quality, Safety and You’ is also required. If you have not already completed the module, click here to access it. You may be required to provide an International Police Check clearance.

What we offer: 

A competitive package will be based on relevant qualifications and experience. As a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), Aspect employees receive tax-effective salary packaging opportunities including $15,899 each year tax free, increasing the value of your take-home pay. Click here for a summary of some of the benefits you can access when working at Aspect.

To apply: 

Click Apply Now. Please include your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire as part of Aspect's online recruitment process. Cover letter is optional. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Enquiries should be directed to: Fiona Aldridge, Clinical Team Leader on 02 8977 8316.

For more information about Aspect go to www.autismspectrum.org.au.

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is committed to providing an environment free from abuse, neglect and exploitation of the people we support.  

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