Clinical Psychologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging and meal娱乐

Accrued days off (ADOs)

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN) in Westmead is seeking a Clinical Psychologist for a temporary part-time role. You will provide psychological assessment and therapy to children and young people referred by the neuromuscular teams.

Collaborate with staff specialists, clinical nurse consultants and allied health professionals to support families toward optimal medical and psychological wellbeing. You will participate in education sessions, service development and mandatory training.

Qualifications

• Full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia in Clinical Psychology or eligible to progress to same.
• Minimum two-year full-time equivalent accredited postgraduate Masters or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
• Experience in paediatric psychological assessment and therapy.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated professional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of emotional, social and behavioural issues in children with neuromuscular conditions.
• Demonstrated research skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment, intervention, and therapeutic services to children and young people referred by neuromuscular teams.
• Collaborate with staff specialists, clinical nurse consultants and allied health professionals.
• Support families to achieve optimal medical and psychological wellbeing.
• Participate in multidisciplinary education, service development initiatives and mandatory training.

Skills

Paediatric assessment and therapy

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Professional communication

Interpersonal skills

Research skills

Education

Masters or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Employment Type:TemporaryPart 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 ************@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.

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 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)

Requirements

• Full Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. Full endorsement with the Psychology Board of Australia in the area of Clinical Psychology or eligible to progress to same with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Minimum two-year full-time equivalent accredited postgraduate Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology.
• Experience in paediatric psychological assessment and therapy
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated professional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of emotional, social and behavioural issues and comorbidities that can arise for children with neuromuscular conditions.
• Demonstrated research skills and experience.

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.

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.