WSLHD Mental Health Service
Permanent 0.5 FTE Staff Specialist or
Fixed Term (until 30/06/2027) Visiting Medical Officer (840 Hours per Financial Year)
Psychotherapy Educator Psychiatry Network
Department of Mental Health
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Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for the above position in the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD). This position will be located at WSLHD Mental Health Service.
Successful applicants will be coordinating the Westmead Psychotherapy Program (WPP) in collaboration with the Network Director of Training, with the aim of working with trainees to upskill their psychotherapy abilities.
This position is primarily involved in the teaching and supervision of trainee psychiatrists.
This position will include the responsibility for clinical supervision of registrars for their long-term psychotherapy case and may involve supervising trainees for their Scholarly projects.
Appointee will be required to participate in the Mental Health on-call roster at nominated facilities within Western Sydney Local Health District as determined by the District.
Applicants must have Australian Fellowship/Specialist Registration at time of applying.
Essential Requirements for Appointment
1. Possess or be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or equivalent as provided for in the Staff Specialists (State) Award. Must have Australian Citizenship or Permanent Australian Residency. Must hold a current NSW Environment Protection Authority license (if applicable)
2. Sound clinical knowledge in Acute Adult Psychiatry demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position.
3. Possess Advanced Training Certificate in Psychotherapy and/or substantial experience as a Psychotherapist with experience in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.
4. Supervisory experience in psychodynamic psychotherapy is essential, as well as a working knowledge of trainee requirements for the RANZCP in psychotherapy. A working knowledge of the Conversational Model of psychodynamic psychotherapy would be advantageous.
Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Staff Specialists (State) Award/ Health Services Act 1997 and Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Sessional Contracts) Determination 2014.
Selection Criteria
1. Qualifications and credentials required for core scope of practice in the specialty.
2. Evidence of additional qualifications, skills and/or experience required for specific scope of practice for the specialty.
3. Demonstrated skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner including:
o Proven ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health services colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team.
o Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.
o Excellent organisational, supervision and collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to build respectful relationships.
o Maintaining and developing knowledge, skills and professional performance to the level required for contemporary practice.
o Experience and involvement in quality assurance activities and translation of research into practice to improve patient safety and quality.
4. Demonstrated ability to manage time and resources efficiently and contributing to the effectiveness and efficiency of the health care system.
5. Demonstrated aptitude for clinical leadership which is evidenced by:
o Systems thinking and risk-taking aptitude.
o Commitment to self-care and personal development.
o Capacity to maintain personal integrity, tolerate stress and demonstrate resilience.
o Commitment to building relationships, leading, and developing others.
o Results and outcome focused.
6. Commitment to good governance, achieving results and managing risks.
7. Demonstrated commitment to Education, Training and Research, as applicable to the position.
Working With Children Check
Applicants must provide evidence of a Working with Children Check issued by the Office of Communities Commission for Children and Young People. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Commission for Children and Young People website: https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check
The Position Description can be located via e-credential, please refer to the link below.
To apply for this position, please complete an online application by clicking on the link below:
https://myclinicalprofile.com.au/OpenPositionLogin.aspx?UniqueId=1c0fba39-8659-4f9d-a8e0-94584c8451df
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Applications must be received by 5pm before the advertised closing date.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 26 APRIL 2026
CONTACT
Associate Professor Anthony Korner
9840 3000
Associate Professor Anoop Sankaranarayanan
9840 3660
If you are having any issues regarding your application via e-credential, please contact the Specialist Medical and Dental Recruitment Unit on (02) 8838 2094 or via e-mail: