Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to 26 February 2027
Position Classification: Snr Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: 144702 - 152992 full time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 22
Requisition ID: REQ661331
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 29 May 2026
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At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.
As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.
What you'll be doing
This position is required to provide specialist Senior Clinical Psychology services for infants, children, adolescents, parents, and families of the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN) Cardiac Service, Heart Centre for Children.
The position is expected to provide psychological screening, assessment, testing, psychoeducation, intervention, and treatment for infants, children, and young people with all forms of childhood-onset heart disease and their families.
The position of Senior Clinical Psychologist (SCP) will ensure that;
•Excellent and expert evidence-based psychological care is provided to children and their families.
•Expert psychology input is provided to the multidisciplinary clinical team regarding strategies for assessment and management of psychological issues.
•Teaching and supervision activities of the clinical team are actively supported.
•Contributions to research, under the leadership of the HCfC Head of Psychology Research.
•Higher level duties are discharged in the area of administration, consultation, evaluation or training.
•Leadership and mentoring are provided to less experienced Clinical Psychologists within the department and wider hospital.
The SCP will fulfil a range of clinical, administrative, professional, teaching/training, or quality/research responsibilities, as outlined in the Key Accountabilities. They will abide by the hospital code of conduct and participate in annual performance reviews.
Additional Benefits (for eligible employees): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)
How to Apply:
Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:
* A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
* Responses to the questions below:
* Completion of 2 year (minimum) full time equivalent accredited postgraduate Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology. Full registration with the AHPRA Psychology Board of Australia, with Clinical Psychology endorsement, or eligibility to progress to the same.
* Higher-level clinical skills and expertise working with infants, children, and adolescents with life-threatening, complex chronic illness, including a capacity to work with children and adults who have experienced complex grief and trauma. A strong understanding of psychological dynamics within families.
* At least 5 years experience working in a multidisciplinary team in a hospital setting.
* Experience and expertise in the provision of trauma-informed care, a capacity to work in a range of therapeutic modalities including attachment-based therapies, and an openness to develop skills in brief psychodynamic psychotherapy
* Advanced skills in teaching and the development of teaching material.
* Experience in the provision of consultation and clinical supervision.
* Demonstrated research and publication.
* Capable of independent initiation as well as ability to work well in a team.
Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health's commitment to 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.
Additional Information:
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian.
Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.
An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies
Need more information?
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at
For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
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