Join an award-winning team delivering an innovative, community-led program with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

LIMITED TIME ONLY (Ends 30 June 2026) - Generous Attraction and Retention bonus (up to $30,000 after 24 months) $10,000 sign on bonus plus $10,000 paid at 12 months and $10,000 paid at 24 months of continuous service (conditions and pro-rata apply).

• Base Salary: $114,348 - $138,391 (p.a.)
• Total Effective Package: $139,529 - $168,505 (p.a.)*
• Full Time, Maximum Term Contract

About the role

Specialising as a Paediatric Clinical Neuropsychologist within our Child Youth and Therapeutic Services (CYATS), you will conduct comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations, develop tailored treatment plans, and implement therapeutic interventions in collaboration with our team of healthcare professionals.

Your primary focus will be on assessing and refining intervention strategies tailored to meet the unique needs of Aboriginal children and young people facing neurodevelopmental disorders and complex conditions. This pivotal role within our multidisciplinary team (MDT) ensures that each child receives compassionate, culturally appropriate, individualised care and steadfast support.

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including;

• Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of a bigger picture.
• Competitive salaries.
• Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
• Six weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.
• Flexible conditions such as flexible start and finish times, compressed work weeks, part-time and casual roles, job sharing and the possibility to purchase additional paid leave.
• Generous salary packaging for full-time, part-time and casual employees.
• Access to the Congress health services for you and your immediate family at no cost.
• Relocation assistance (where applicable).
• District allowance.

To be considered for this position, you will require:

• Master’s degree or higher in Clinical Neuropsychology with full registration with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and with Clinical Neuropsychology Endorsement.
• Demonstrated experience in diagnostic neuropsychological assessments, case formulation and behavioural interventions.
• Demonstrated experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated experience in neuropsychological report writing and developing appropriate recommendations
• Awareness of Aboriginal culture within Australia’s history, knowledge of cultural sensitivities and current issues affecting the lives of Aboriginal people in conjunction with a willingness to incorporate Aboriginal values into clinical practice.
• Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations.

For more information on the position please contactTahlia Lee, Senior Manager, Child and Youth Assessment & Therapeutic Services, on:

M: 0492 430 731 / E: [email protected] using the subject line: Paediatric Clinical Neuropsychologist - Child Youth and Therapeutic Services - Alice Springs enquiry via EthicalJobs.

*Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and value their diverse perspectives, experiences and contributions.

Simply complete the application process by clicking 'Apply now'.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

A position description is attached.