Clinical Psychologist - Palliative Care - Temp PT

South Western Sydney Local Health District; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary packaging

Annual leave loading

Extra day off monthly

Work-life balance

Flexible hours and hybrid options

Maternity and parental leave

Career development

Job summary

South Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to provide meaningful psychological support to patients with advanced illness and to their families within Liverpool Hospital’s specialist Palliative Care team.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, applying evidence-based interventions and care planning for complex medical conditions, while developing skills in palliative care in a tertiary hospital environment.

Qualifications

• APAC-accredited postgraduate Clinical Psychology qualification of no less than two years full-time duration.
• Full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia or eligibility to progress to endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological support to patients with advanced, life-limiting illness and to families and carers.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary health care team to integrate psychological expertise into patient care in palliative settings.
• Develop specialist skills in palliative care within a major tertiary hospital with supervision and professional development.
• Temporary maternity leave backfill position, 20 hours per week until November 2027, with flexible work days.

Skills

Assessment

Formulation

Evidence-based intervention

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

APAC-accredited Clinical Psychology qualification

Job description

Requisition ID: REQ701341 Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, minimum hours 20 hours per week up to November 2027 Remuneration: $59.59 - $72.63 per hour+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging Location: Liverpool Hospital Applications close: 01/11/2026 Contact: Linda Lazar - Psychology Head of Department on [e-mail] or call on [phone]

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia. Achieve Something Great Join Liverpool Hospital's specialist Palliative Care team and provide meaningful psychological support to patients with advanced and life-limiting illness, as well as their families and carers. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your expertise within a specialist service while building your skills in palliative care within a supportive tertiary hospital environment.

• Provide meaningful psychological support to patients with advanced and life-limiting illness, their families and carers.
• Work closely with an experienced multidisciplinary team, bringing psychological expertise to complex clinical care.
• Build specialist skills in palliative care within a major tertiary hospital, with strong professional support from the Liverpool Hospital Psychology Department.
• Temporary part-time maternity leave backfill position, 20 hours per week until November 2027, with flexibility in work days.

Are You the Right Fit?

You are a skilled and compassionate Clinical Psychologist with strong assessment, formulation and evidence-based intervention skills. You are confident working with complex clinical presentations and are committed to delivering high-quality psychological care within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

• Confident working independently with complex presentations while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work sensitively with patients and families facing serious illness, adjustment, loss and end-of-life concerns.
• Experience in palliative care, oncology, health psychology or other complex medical settings will be highly regarded.
• Interested in contributing to a supportive specialist service with opportunities for supervision, professional development and service improvement.
• Committed to providing compassionate, patient-centred care in a specialist healthcare setting.

Qualification Eligibility: 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.

Selection Criteria

• Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited postgraduate Clinical Psychology qualification of no less than two years full time duration or recognised equivalent. Full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia with full endorsement in the area of Clinical Psychology or eligibility to progress to 'Clinical Psychology Endorsement' with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Please tell us about your experience providing psychological assessment and evidence-based intervention to patients living with advanced, life-limiting or complex medical condition, including how you have adapted your approach to address distress associated with serious illness and intensive medical treatment.
• Please describe your experience working within a multidisciplinary health care team and how you have contributed psychological expertise to patient-centred care involving patients, families, carers and other health professionals.

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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [e-mail] We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community. Aboriginal Workforce For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [e-mail]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

Financial Perks

• 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
• One extra day off each month for full-time employees
• Work-Life Balance
• Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
• Grow Your Career Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.

Health & Wellbeing

• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
• Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

Vaccination Requirements

All staff must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting.

Child Safe Employment

South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing 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.

Temporary Positions

For fixed‑term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.