Employment Type: Permanent Full Time / Job Share Considered
Position Classification: Psychologist
Remuneration: $80, $117,755.04 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Negotiable across Northern WNSWLHD, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 19 February 2026 – 11:59pm
Psychologist
Service Delivery Directorate - Child Youth & Family Division
About The Role
Are you ready to take the next step in your psychology career? This is your chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and their families - all while working in a supportive, multidisciplinary team, based out of Dubbo Primary & Community Health.
If you are a psychologist looking to maximise your work-life balance, or wanting to travel and visit some of the most beautiful, remote communities in Northern NSW, this role is for you.
In this role, you will provide services through a hybrid model of care, utilising both virtual and face-to-face therapy models to achieve the best patient outcomes. You will work closely with children under 12 and their families who present with emotional, social, psychological and behavioural difficulties, providing assessments and intervention.
This role is negotiable across Northern Western NSW Local Health District – Bourke, Lightening Ridge, Collarenebri, Walgett, Cobar, Nyngan, Warren and the surrounding communities.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To Apply For This Role
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Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
Upload your current resume
Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Cate Dean on or at or Jaime Pulling-Allen on for more information.
Additional Information For Applicants
All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant's needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
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