Requisition ID: REQ641962
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time up to 38 hours per week
Remuneration: Clinical Psychologist: $57.30 - $69.84 per hour
In addition to base salary, all roles attract 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Applications close: 08/03/2026
Contact: Juliet Fifita on |0437 473 680
Our Community Mental Health (CMH) Team is dedicated to creating a supportive environment where staff are empowered to thrive.
Achieve Something Great
The Bankstown Adult Care Coordination Team is seeking a committed and compassionate Clinical Psychologist to join our dynamic and highly supportive multidisciplinary service. In this role, you will provide high‐quality, evidence‐based psychological care to adults living with complex and serious mental health conditions. Your work will include conducting comprehensive assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans, preparing clinical documentation, and supporting coordinated care through effective referrals and will play a vital role within specialised programs such as the Gold Card Clinic and the Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Program, where experience in complex case management, personality disorder frameworks, and structured psychological interventions is highly regarded. This position also offers opportunities to supervise junior psychologists and students, participate in quality improvement initiatives, contribute to clinical research, and engage in ongoing professional development.As part of a close-knit Clinical Psychology team embedded in a broader multidisciplinary workforce—including social work, nursing, occupational therapy, and psychiatry—you will be supported to deliver person‐centred care while building meaningful clinical and community partnerships.
As a pool clinician, you'll begin by supporting one of our teams to fill a current vacancy. As new opportunities arise across our mental health services, you may be offered the chance to transition to other teams—providing you with valuable experience and exposure across the diverse services within SWSLHD Community Mental Health.Future roles may become available at Ingleburn, Bankstown, Campbelltown, Ambarvale, Liverpool, Fairfield, and Wollondilly.
Are You the Right Fit?
The ideal candidate is a reflective, skilled clinician who is passionate about supporting adults with complex mental health needs. You will bring demonstrated experience in delivering evidence‐based interventions, well‐developed assessment and formulation skills, and the ability to maintain high‐quality documentation and outcome tracking.You excel in collaborative work, contributing both specialist psychological expertise and strong generalist skills to a fast‐paced team environment. You are comfortable engaging with consumers, families, carers, and external stakeholders, and you value trauma‐informed, recovery‐oriented practice.You will thrive in this role if you are keen to supervise and mentor others, contribute to service improvement, and participate actively in clinical governance processes. Strong organisational skills, flexibility, and a commitment to ongoing professional learning through AHPRA‐compliant CPD and supervision are essential.Experience or interest in the Gold Card Clinic, DBT programs, or complex care coordination is highly desirable.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
1. Full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited postgraduate Clinical Psychology qualification of no less than two years full time duration or recognised equivalent.
2. Describe your experience delivering evidence‐based psychological assessments and interventions to adults with complex or serious mental health conditions. How do you ensure your practice remains recovery‐oriented and trauma‐informed?
3. This role involves working within structured programs such as the Gold Card Clinic and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Please outline your experience in these or similar programs, including your approach to managing risk, coordinating care, and working within a multidisciplinary team.
4. Clinical Psychologists in this team contribute to supervision, service improvement, and clinical governance activities. Provide an example of how you have supported junior staff/students or contributed to research, quality improvement, or service development in your current or previous roles.
5. Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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* Position Information
o Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
* How to Apply
o Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
* Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
o 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
o 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
o For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
* Financial Perks
o 12% superannuation
o Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
o Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
o One extra day off each month for full-time employees
* Work-Life Balance
o Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
o Paid maternity and parental leave
o Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
* Grow Your Career
o Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
* Health & Wellbeing
o Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
o Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
o Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
* Temporary visa holders
o May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
* Vaccination Requirements
o 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.