Make a Real Impact – Support complex mental health recovery through expert psychological care
Multidisciplinary Teamwork – Collaborate with passionate professionals across hospital & community settings
Diverse Workplaces – Deliver services across varied locations with strong links to NGOs and local providers
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 9th January 2026)
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $55.09 - $67.15 per hour
Hours Per Week: 32 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Cumberland Hospital, North Parramatta & Granville
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) offers extensive healthcare services across Western Sydney. Join a team dedicated to:
* Providing primary and secondary care to Auburn, Blacktown, and surrounding LGAs.
* Delivering tertiary care to the Greater Western Region.
* Committed to "better health services" for all.
* Upholding values of collaboration, respect, and empowerment.
* Embracing a vision of innovation and quality in healthcare.
What you'll be doing
Join a dynamic team supporting people with severe and complex mental illness on their recovery journey. Deliver impactful psychological care in hospital and community settings. Responsibilities will include:
* Conducting clinical assessments and deliver evidence-based therapies
* Working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams
* Providing individual and group psychological interventions
* Using standardised tools to guide treatment planning
* Building strong service linkages to support holistic recovery
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Qualification: Successful completion of a PBA recognised undergraduate degree in Psychology including completion of Internship.
Registration: Current full registration with AHPRA, PBA Psychology Board of Australia
Selection Criteria:
* Completion of a post-graduate degree at a Masters level or higher in Clinical Psychology from a recognised university.
* Full registration as a Psychologist and eligible (or working towards eligibility) for AHPRA Area of Practice endorsement in Clinical Psychology.
* Demonstrated skills and experience in working with people recovering from severe and complex mental health conditions and their families
* Demonstrated evidence based skills in the provision of assessment, formulation and group and individual treatment for people with diagnoses of severe and complex mental health conditions
* Demonstrated skills and experience in working with and supporting families and carers of consumers diagnosed with severe and complex mental health conditions
* Demonstrated skills in effective interpersonal communication, advocacy and negotiation
* Able to work as an effective team member within a multi-disciplinary team.
* Able to work autonomously as appropriate. Able to manage time well and prioritise workload.
* For inquiries about the role, contact Natalie Crino on 0407 787 953 or natalie.crino@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
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About the company
The New South Wales Ministry of Health, branded NSW Health, is a ministerial department of the New South Wales Government.
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