Job Details
Requisition ID: REQ643281
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 24 hours per week
Remuneration: Clinical Psychologist: $57.30 - $69.84 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Liverpool Community Mental Health
Applications close: 08/03/2026
Contact: Leah Roberts on Leah.Roberts1@health.nsw.gov.au | 0447 109 958
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
This is an excellent opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist to join a multidisciplinary service in a permanent part‐time position, and co‐ordinate the stepped care approach for Personality Disorders at the Liverpool/Fairfield Community Mental Health Service. Suitable supervision is available from the district's senior clinicians, and other relevant professional development activities are supported. Life at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities.
Are You the Right Fit?
The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled mental health professional with a strong background in delivering specialist psychological and psychosocial assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions for individuals experiencing complex mental health problems and disorders. You will bring expertise in providing clinical consultation and supporting multidisciplinary teams to address the diverse needs of consumers. You will also have demonstrated capability in coordinating stepped care treatment approaches for Personality Disorders, including experience with programs such as Gold Card Clinics and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). A strong candidate will be confident in evaluating clinical outcomes, contributing to service improvement initiatives, and participating in the development and delivery of education and training programs. Experience supervising psychologists and other clinical disciplines within a healthcare or Local Health District setting is highly valued.
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.
* 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.
* Describe your experience providing clinical interventions, including assessments, treatments, and evidence based therapeutic techniques, for consumers with complex mental health needs.
* Outline your experience working within multidisciplinary teams, including collaboration with consumers, families, and external partners, as well as any involvement in supervision or clinical leadership.
* Provide an example of your involvement in quality improvement, program development, service evaluation, or clinical research within a mental health setting.
* 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 SWSLHDJobs@health.nsw.gov.au
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 SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. 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
o 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.
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