Clinical Neuropsychologist - BICRT- Apply at Royal Rehab

Reference Number: 2025-120
Employment Status: Permanent part-time
Hours per week: 24 hours per week
Location: Ryde
Attraction: Salary Packaging, Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts available 

About us..

At Royal Rehab Ryde we’re redefining health and wellbeing. 
 
We offer a comprehensive range of specialist rehabilitation services for both public and private patients. Our team provides expert care for individuals with neurological conditions including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and more. We also deliver orthopaedic rehabilitation, post-operative care, and general reconditioning. Services are available across both inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring continuity of care and tailored support throughout the recovery journey. 

We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture the values your expertise.  

About the role..
Join the Brain Injury Community Rehab Team (BICRT) as a Clinical Neuropsychologist, where your expertise will directly support the rehabilitation and recovery of clients with brain injuries. In this role, you will conduct neuropsychological assessments, provide evidence-based interventions, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure clients receive tailored care that enhances their cognitive, psychological, and behavioural outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct rehabilitation-focused and diagnostic neuropsychological assessments for clients with brain injuries.
• Provide recommendations on clients’ capacity for work, driving, financial management, and guardianship, and advise on strategies to compensate for cognitive impairments.
• Liaise with medical staff, case managers, therapists, and external agencies regarding clients’ cognitive, psychological, and behavioural needs.
• Prepare detailed neuropsychological reports and provide clear verbal and written feedback to clients, families, and staff.
• Assess clients’ behavioural and psychological status and deliver appropriate psychological interventions and behavioural management strategies where applicable.
• Contribute to BICRT team meetings, quality initiatives, professional development, and service improvement activities.
• Offer psychological insights to support rehabilitation programming and optimise client outcomes.
• Prioritise workloads in line with changing service demands and review priorities with the psychology professional leader.
• Record client-related information in line with Royal Rehab policies, balancing inter-disciplinary communication and client confidentiality.
• Produce high-quality psychological reports to support client care and clinical decision-making.

About you..
We seek a self-motivated and friendly individual with: 

Essential Criteria:  

• Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Clinical Neuropsychology.
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Clinical Neuropsychology endorsement with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) with endorsement to practice in the area of Clinical Neuropsychology or eligibility to progress to endorsement through the registrar program.
• Demonstrated expertise in conducting neuropsychological assessment, and the ability to adapt standardised approaches to meet the needs of clients with complex disability.
• Knowledge of recognised diagnostic criteria (e.g., DSM-IV and / or ICD-10) and experience in the application of the same.  
• Demonstrated experience in preparing neuropsychological reports for a professional audience, and interpreting reports for a lay audience.
• Demonstrated competence in interpersonal communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Current unrestricted Australian drivers licence with access to own vehicle.

Your Royal Rewards... 

• Salary Packaging: Lower your taxable income and increase your take-home pay 
• Benefits: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts 
• Maxxia Rewards: Enjoy a huge range of discounts through our salary packaging partner 
• Career growth: Genuine career opportunities  
• Work life balance: Flexible work arrangements  
• Salary: Competitive remuneration  
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to professional counselling and coaching for you and your immediate family   
• Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team  
• Culture: Friendly and close-knit team environment 
• NSW Health and NSW Health AHO Employees: Transfer your accrued leave entitlements and continue to receive pay and entitlements in line with the relevant NSW Health State Award 

We know diversity makes Royal Rehab Ryde a great place to work, and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the people we serve. We encourage applications from all members of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, or to support you in the workplace should you be successful, please let us know. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment where all individuals can thrive. 
  

What’s next..
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, address the essential criteria in your cover letter and CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW to start your journey with us!   
  
Please note, only applicants that address this essential criteria will be considered. 

Visit our Royal Rehab Ryde careers page for more information: 
www Royalrehabgroup.com.au/careers/  
 
The successful applicant will be required to provide and undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check, working with children check, employment history and referee checks.

Further Enquiries: 
Nicole Kennedy, Clinical Operations Manager
Phone: (02) 9809 9098
Email: Nicole.Kennedy@royalrehab.com.au

Application Close Date: Wednesday 17th December 2025
Interviews will held mid-January