This is an opportunity to shape practice, lead with purpose, and make a meaningful impact in a progressive and specialised service!
* Employment Type: Temporary Full Time - Until September 2026
* Position Classification: Senior Clinical Psychologist
* Remuneration: $144,702 - $152,992 Per Annum + Super + Salary Packaging
* Location: Newcastle | Awabakal Country
* Hours Per Week: 38
* Requisition ID: REQ664040
* Applications Close: Sunday 24th May 2026
An exceptional opportunity exists for a Senior Clinical Psychologist and Allied Health Lead to combine advanced psychological assessment and treatment with high‐level supervision, consultation, and multidisciplinary leadership within a highly specialised paediatric and youth service supporting trans and gender diverse children and young people.
This role offers genuine scope to influence clinical standards, strengthen workforce capability, and contribute to service innovation within an evolving and values‐driven healthcare area.
Working autonomously within a specialist service, you will champion evidence‐based, trauma‐informed, and affirming care, ensuring practice aligns with professional, ethical, and organisational standards.
What You'll Be Doing
* Deliver comprehensive psychological assessments, diagnosis, and treatment, including gender dysphoria assessment
* Lead evidence‐based individual and group interventions and evaluate therapeutic outcomes
* Exercise independent clinical judgement in complex presentations
* Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and consultation to psychologists and allied health clinicians
* Support reflective practice and guide clinicians managing complex care needs
* Contribute to and lead research, evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives
* Influence service development and strategic planning at district and state levels
* Model professional behaviours aligned with organisational values, codes of conduct, and excellence frameworks
What You'll Bring
You are an experienced and values‐driven Clinical Psychologist with demonstrated leadership capability and a strong commitment to inclusive, affirming care for trans and gender diverse young people.
* Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited postgraduate clinical psychology qualification of no less than two years full time duration or recognised equivalent, displayed on the Psychology Board of Australia website
* Advanced clinical expertise and sound diagnostic skills
* Experience supervising and supporting clinicians
* Clear, compassionate, and confident communication
* Strong organisational, leadership, and problem‐solving abilities
* A collaborative approach to multidisciplinary teamwork
* A reflective and evidence‐informed practice style
What We Can Offer You
* You will receive comprehensive local orientation and ongoing leadership support
* Professional development and education opportunities
* Active involvement in service innovation and improvement initiatives
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Confidential counselling and support services available to employees and their immediate family members.
* Be part of an organisation dedicated to "Together towards zero", driving environmentally responsible and sustainable healthcare practices.
* Enjoy close proximity to shopping centres and essential services, supporting work‐life balance and daily convenience.
* Monthly Allocated Days Off
* Four weeks annual leave per year
* Salary packaging options - Access salary packaging benefits up to $11,600 per annum, plus novated leasing options to maximise your take‐home pay.
* Fitness Passport - Discounted access to a wide range of gyms and fitness facilities for you and your family, promoting health and wellbeing.
Additional Information
* To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
* An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
* We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
* Click here for the Position Description
* Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Kaitlyn Rooney on Kaitlyn.Rooney@health.nsw.gov.au
Information For Applicants
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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