SCHN - Clinical Psychologist – Gender Service - Adolescent Medicine - REQ
Sydney Children's Hospital Network – Sydney Western Suburbs NSW
Employment Type:PermanentPart Time
Position Classification:Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: – - full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week:32
Requisition ID:REQ
Location: Westmead
Application Close: Midnight 20 December 2025
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
What you'll be doing
This position will provide clinical psychologist services to the SCHN Gender Service within the Department of Adolescent Medicine. The Gender Service is a multidisciplinary service providing assessment, medical and psychosocial interventions for trans and gender diverse children and adolescents.
The Clinical Psychologist is expected to work within a multidisciplinary team and provide various aspects of the Gender Service. This may include intake, service co‑ordination, diagnostic assessment, mental health referral and case management for children and adolescents presenting to the SCHN Gender Service.
The clinician will also provide clinical psychology services, including comprehensive family and individual assessment, case formulation, treatment planning, referral to local treatment services, or ongoing treatment and complex case management.
The position may also entail providing clinical services to other inpatients and outpatients of the hospital. The clinician will be involved in research projects within the department, maintaining clinical and research data sets, consultation, teaching and clinical supervision.
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.
About You
* Minimum 2-year full-time equivalent accredited postgraduate Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology. Full registration with the AHPRA Psychology Board of Australia, with Clinical Psychology endorsement, or eligibility to progress to the same
* Clinical skills and experience with trans and gender diverse populations in addition to expertise in child and adolescent mental health preferred.
* Experience working in a multidisciplinary team led by a medical consultant.
* Experience in paediatric psychological assessment and therapy, specifically in cognitive behaviour therapy and systemic family therapy at a minimum
How to Apply
Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:
* Aresumedetailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
* Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description
Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)
* Salary packaging for tax savings
* Meal entertainment savings
* Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
* Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Fitness Passport
Need more information?
* Click here for the Position Description
* Find out more about applying for this position
* Learn more about The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
* Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Further Contacts and Support
For role related queries or questions contact Chamila Mendis on **************@health.nsw.gov.au
We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact the customer services team on .
Child Safe Standards
SCHN 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.
Additional Information
Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.
NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
Equal Opportunity
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.
Workforce Eligibility
Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
All workers must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail.
Working with Children Check
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian Website.
Foreign Qualification Assessment
For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.
Eligibility List
An eligibility list may be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
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