Clinical Psychologist - Tamworth Integrated Pain Service - Incentives Offered
Help people live well with chronic pain - join our supportive Tamworth team as a Clinical Psychologist and grow your career.
Remuneration : $55.09 - $67.15 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging + incentives
Location : Tamworth Hospital
Employment Type : Permanent Part Time
Position Classification : Clinical Psychologist
Hours Per Week : 8
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:
- Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.
- 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
Are you passionate about helping people live well with chronic pain? Join Tamworth Integrated Pain Service (TIPS), where you’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team making a genuine difference in people’s lives.
The Opportunity
We’re seeking a dedicated Clinical Psychologist to deliver high-quality care for people living with chronic pain. Based at Tamworth Hospital, you’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary team including Pain Medicine Physicians, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, a Dietitian, and Clinical Nurse Specialists/Consultants.
This role also offers the chance to contribute to rural outreach services, providing care to communities in Narrabri, Armidale, and beyond.
Why Tamworth?
Tamworth is more than just the country music capital – it’s a thriving, modern regional city with the charm of a close-knit community. Surrounded by mountains and open space, it offers the perfect balance of career chance and lifestyle.
What We Offer
We value collaboration, growth, and innovation in care. Here’s how we’ll support you to thrive:
- Comprehensive induction and training with the Hunter Integrated Pain Service (HIPS) in Newcastle
- Mentorship and supervision from senior clinicians
- Opportunities to attend national pain forums and education days
- Access to ongoing professional development and online learning
About You
You’re a team-oriented professional who:
- Communicates with empathy and clarity
- Brings a commitment to evidence-based practice
- Is eager to learn and grow in a supportive environment
- Shares our values of integrity, inclusiveness, and collaboration
Requirements
- An approved tertiary qualification: Masters or higher degree in Clinical Psychology. Applications from those nearing completion of an approved qualification may be considered.
- Full registration with AHPRA/Psychology Board of Australia (or, in the case of a psychologist nearing completion of post-graduate training, provisional registration may be accepted). Endorsement in clinical psychology or willingness to work towards same would be preferred.
- Current unencumbered driver’s licence.
Additional Information
- Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions.
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
- 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.
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📌 Clinical Psychologist - Tamworth Integrated Pain Service - Incentives Offered
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Tamworth Regional Council