Develop and apply your clinical expertise within our specialist paediatric care environment.

CRVCID No. 750758

We currently have two Permanent Full Time positions available.

Neurophysiology experience in a tertiary paediatric hospital setting is required for this role.

About the Role

Perth Children’s Hospital and Neonatology are seeking experienced Senior Clinical Neurophysiology Scientists to join our team and deliver specialised neurophysiology services to infants, children and young people including patients with complex clinical, developmental and behavioural needs. The role includes outreach pre-term neonatal EEG services at King Edward Memorial Hospital.

You will independently perform a broad range of standard and advanced investigations including routine EEG, neonatal EEG, video EEG monitoring, evoked potentials and intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring, applying expert clinical judgement to obtain high-quality diagnostic information.

You will work closely within the team to provide mentoring support and play an important role in supporting the development of clinical neurophysiology scientists. Robust communication skills and the ability to support children and families throughout the diagnostic process will be highly valued.

If you’re a highly experienced and passionate paediatric Clinical Neurophysiology Scientist seeking a diverse and rewarding role in a leading tertiary paediatric hospital, we encourage you to apply.

About our Team

Our specialised clinic as part of the Children’s Neuroscience Service at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) caters to children from preterm to 18 years of age, particularly those with epilepsy, offering a comprehensive range of services from EEGs to Intraoperative Monitoring during brain and spinal surgeries. Our EEG satellite service to King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH) provides Neonatal EEGs for infants in intensive care.

We are committed to healthier futures for our young patients. As a leader in paediatric healthcare, we are proud to contribute several peer-reviewed publications annually as an outcome of our active involvement in clinical trials and research studies, and in collaboration with our esteemed partners at Telethon Kids Research Institute and universities.

Read more about the role here in an interview excerpt with a member of our Neurophysiology team.

How to apply

We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation. Your application should contain the following:

- A current curriculum vita demonstrating appropriate education, training, qualifications, experience and level of competency.



Please ensure any paediatric experience is clearly documented.
- A response to the selection criteria addressing Essential Selection Criteria 2, 3, 4 and 5 as per the Job Description form. View the applicant information package and Job Description Form (JDF) attached for more information, including the selection criteria).

(Please note that examples of how you have applied your skills, knowledge and experience help to demonstrate that you have met the selection criteria).

- The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a confidential report. (we will contact you and seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please allow enough time to complete the online application and the required questions prior to the closing time. Applicants will be assessed on their ability to meet the work-related requirements of the position and contribute positively to the CAHS values.

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Linda Palumbo (Chief Clinical Neurophysiology Scientist) on phone 08 6456 42***or email *************@health.wa.gov.au with any specific questions related to this role.

Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.

Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.





WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

About CAHS

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children, and young people. CAHS comprises three service areas: Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) and Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

With over 7000 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.

For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please click here and for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please click here

CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.

Support for your interview process

CAHS is committed to ensuring that our interview process meets the access needs of all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a disability, enhance access, or support your inclusion and success during the interview, please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team prior to your interview.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS CAN NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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