Clinical Psychologist

NSW Health; Randwick; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 144,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging and meal entertaining

Accrued days off (ADOs)

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

NSW Health operates the Sydney Children’s Hospital Randwick Psychology Department, recruiting a temporary part-time Clinical Psychologist for 14 hours per week from January 2027 for 12 months. You will work with Rehab2Kids and a multi-disciplinary team to support children with brain injury and neurodevelopmental needs.

The role requires a Masters in Psychology (or PhD pathway eligibility) and registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Masters/PhD is eligible if Masters requirements are completed as part of the PhD pathway.
• Requires accreditation Masters degree and awaiting graduation.
• Paid at Year 2 of Psychologist Scale until full registration with Psychology Board of Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and therapeutic intervention to children and young people with acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, neurological conditions or spinal cord injury.
• Work within Rehab2Kids multi-disciplinary team and with psychology colleagues to promote optimal outcomes.
• Participate in hospital psychology intake roster and related administrative duties.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Assessment & intervention with paedi

Education

Masters degree in Psychology

PhD pathway eligibility

Job description

Employment Type:TemporaryPart Time until 8 January 2028
Position Classification:Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration:118162 - 144021 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week:14
Requisition ID:REQ706165
Location: Randwick
Applications Close: Midnight on 15 November 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Anna Mandalis on *************@health.nsw.gov.au

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

Applicants currently enrolled in a combined Masters/PhD are eligible to apply if they have completed the equivalent of Masters degree requirements as part of the PhD pathway. Evidence of this is demonstrated by a completed PDEC-76 form and cover letter from the University confirming Masters degree requirements have been met.

Applicants are eligible to apply if they have completed an accredited Masters degree and are awaiting their graduation ceremony. Written confirmation from the University is required.

Successful applicants who have completed the Masters degree or Masters degree requirements and are awaiting full registration from the Psychology Board of Australia will be paid at Year 2 of the Psychologist Scale until they have full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, at which point they will commence on Year 1 of the Clinical Psychologist scale.

The Sydney Children’s Hospital Randwick Psychology Department and Rehab2 Kids team are seeking to recruit a temporary part-time Clinical Psychologist, 14 hours per week from January 2027 for 12 months. The Clinical Psychologist in this position works closely with multi-disciplinary Rehab2Kids team members as well as psychology colleagues to promote optimal outcomes for patients.

The Psychology Department has an established culture of collegiality, respect, reflective practice, professional supervision and support.

What you'll be doing

The Clinical Psychologist working in the Sydney Children's Hospital Randwick Rehab2Kids service provides assessment and therapeutic intervention to children and young people with a history of acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, neurological conditions and spinal cord injury, referred for behavioural, emotional and social problems and adjustment difficulties. Within the multidisciplinary team context, the Clinical Psychologist provides expertise regarding psychological issues and assists with the planning of interventions. Feedback is given to team members at weekly meetings.
The Clinical Psychologist is part of a multi-disciplinary team consisting of medical and allied health staff. The Clinical Psychologist is involved in various educational in-services and mandatory training. The Clinical Psychologist is a member of the Psychology Department, and will be required to perform administrative and professional duties in addition to their clinical role. This position will also participate in the hospital Psychology Intake roster and cover other positions when required

Additional Benefits (where applicable)

• Flexible work opportunities
• Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
• Accrued days off (ADOs)
• Fitness passport
• Employee assistance program (EAP)