Clinical Psychologist

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network; Sydney; In loco; AUD 118.000 - 144.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging

Accrued days off (ADOs)

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Descrizione del lavoro

Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network is seeking a Clinical Psychologist for a temporary part-time role at Westmead. You will deliver psychological assessment, intervention, and therapeutic services to paediatric patients referred by Neuromuscular teams, working with staff specialists and allied health colleagues to promote wellbeing.

The role includes participating in multidisciplinary education, service development, and required training, with flexible work opportunities and access to salary

Competenze

• Masters degree required or enrolled in a combined Masters/PhD with evidence of requirements.
• Accredited Masters degree holders awaiting graduation are eligible with written confirmation.

Mansioni

• Provide psychological assessment, intervention, and therapeutic services for children and young people.
• Collaborate with neuromuscular teams and participate in multidisciplinary education and service development.

Conoscenze

Psychological assessment

Clinical intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Formazione

Master's degree

PhD pathway participation (Masters/PhD)

Descrizione del lavoro

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 10 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: 10

Requisition ID: REQ706684

Location: Westmead

Applications Close: Midnight on 16 November 2026

For role related queries or questions contact Wui-Kwan Wong on [e-mail]

At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

The Clinical Psychologist in this role is primarily responsible for providing psychological assessment intervention, and therapeutic a services to children and young people referred by the Neuromuscular teams in the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network. Working collaboratively with Staff Specialists, Clinical Nurse Consultants and Allied Health Professionals, the Clinical Psychologist supports Young People and their Families to achieve optimal medical and psychological wellbeing.

The Clinical Psychologist also participates in multidisciplinary education sessions, service development initiatives, and mandatory training requirements to support ongoing professional practice and quality care delivery.

Additional Benefits (where applicable)

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

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards.We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary part time vacancies.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at [e-mail]

For Technical Support

Please contact 1300 679 367.

Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network