Clinical Psychologist - Child and Family

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Day Off

Public holiday

Parental Leave

Annual Leave loading

Salary Packaging

Meal Entertainment

Upskill courses

Employee Assistance

Fitness Passport

Telehealth nutrition

Job summary

NSW Health – Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to deliver child and family mental health services within a public health setting.

The role involves assessment and intervention for children and families, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and contribution to care planning and safeguarding initiatives. The position offers extensive leave benefits, professional development, and support services for staff and their families.

Job description

Clinical Psychologist - Child and Family

• Monthly Accrued Day Off (full time only).
• Additional Public Holiday during Christmas for celebrations!
• Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
• Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families.
• Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information, visit SLHD Benefits.

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working with Us’

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For enquiries, please contact Jennifer Smith on (02) 9378 1*** or on 0436 935 ***

Applications Close: 15 November 2026

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