Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to 21 February 2027
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: 113617 - 138482 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 22
Location: Randwick
Applications Close: Midnight on 28 March 2026
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 at Tumbatin Clinic will be required to provide diagnostic assessment services to children with suspected developmental delays, intellectual disabilities and/or developmental disorders in children.
Assessments are conducted within a multi-disciplinary team environment consisting of Paediatricians/Registrars and Social Workers. Once assessment is complete, the team provides feedback and recommendations to the family for the child's ongoing care. The Clinical Psychologist also assists in preparing a comprehensive clinical report outlining the child's developmental or cognitive functioning in the context of their developmental diagnosis and also details recommendations to support the child in community and education‐based settings to develop their functional skills.
The Clinical Psychologist will also be involved in individual and/or peer supervision, educational in‐services and mandatory training. The Clinical Psychologist is a member of the Psychology Department and will be required to perform administrative and professional duties in addition to their clinical role.
Eligible Employees May Access
* Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
* Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time staff
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Fitness Passport
* Flexible Work Opportunities
How To Apply
Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:
* A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
* Responses to the questions below:
* Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology or Educational & Developmental Psychology; registration with Psychology Board of Australia AHPRA and practice endorsement in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology or Educational & Developmental Psychology, or eligible to progress to same.
* Experience working in a multi‐disciplinary team
* Experience in paediatric psychological assessment and therapy
* Accredited user of Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), accredited user of Griffiths Mental Development Scale (or willing to undergo training for GMDS accreditation), experience in administration and interpretation of developmental and cognitive assessments (eg. Wechsler scales, Stanford Binet, Bayley's Scales of Infant & Toddler Development).
* Demonstrated professional communication and interpersonal skills.
* Understanding of complex family psychosocial issues that may be impacting on a child's presentation
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 full or part time vacancies.
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 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
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