Bring compassionate, generalist psychology to a rural community that values connection and care
Remuneration:
$ $69.84 per hour (dependent on qualifications) + superannuation + salary packaging
Location:
Barraba Community Health Service
Employment Type:
Permanent Part Time
Position Classification:
Psychologist / Senior Psychologist / Clinical Psychologist
Hours Per Week:
8
Requisition ID:
REQ627215
Applications Close:
Monday 19th January 2026
The Barraba Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) delivers a range of vital healthcare services to the local community, including emergency care, residential aged care and community health services. We are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care in a welcoming, supportive environment that reflects the needs of the Barraba region.
We are seeking a Psychologist, Senior Psychologist or Clinical Psychologist to join our service and deliver comprehensive, personalised psychological care to people across the lifespan. This role has been thoughtfully designed to meet the unique needs of the Barraba community and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a rural setting.
About The Role
This is a deliberately generalist position, providing flexible, non-acute psychological services to:
* Children and adolescents
* Adults and older community members
* Families and carers
The service is free and community-focused, with scope to see clients in the health centre, as well as in home, school and community settings, allowing you to respond holistically to social, emotional and psychological concerns.
You will work with a high degree of autonomy while remaining closely connected to a broader, supportive multidisciplinary network.
About You
This role would suit a psychologist who:
* Has broad skills in psychosocial wellbeing interventions
* Enjoys working independently and managing a varied caseload
* Values collaboration with other health professionals and allied health colleagues
* Is motivated by community-based, person-centred care across the lifespan
Support and professional connection
The Barraba Psychologist position sits within the Child & Family Allied Health Team and is well supported through:
* Clinical and professional support from Senior Psychologists and Clinical Psychologists within the Paediatric Psychology Service
* Professional oversight from the Northern Psychology Professional Lead
* Bi-monthly Northern Area Psychology Meetings, providing connection and professional development with rural psychologists across Hunter New England Health
* Access to clinical supervision and continuing professional development, supported for all Allied Health professionals within HNE Health
Why Barraba?
This role offers the chance to practice broad, meaningful psychology in a close-knit rural community, while still enjoying strong professional support, flexibility in service delivery, and the opportunity to truly tailor care to local needs.
Requirements
* Hold general registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia via AHPRA.
What We Offer
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* Proximity to shopping and other services
* Salary packaging options
* Fitness Passport
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
* Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional Information
* To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
* An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
* We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
* At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD- for confidential support.
* Hunter New England Health 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.
How To Apply
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
* Demonstrated effective experience in assessment, intervention and evaluation of clinical outcomes with diverse patient and/or consumer populations.
* Commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and an understanding of the issues that impact on delivery in relation to the field of psychological practice.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to accomplish service goals and improved patient and/or consumer care and outcomes.
Need more information?
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Information For Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below).
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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.