Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 12 March 2027
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: 113617 - 138482 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ644489
Location: Randwick
Applications close: Midnight on 15 March 2026
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.
Applicants currently enrolled in a combined Masters/PhD are eligible to apply if they have completed the equivalent of Masters degree requirements as part of the PhD pathway. Evidence of this is demonstrated by a completed PDEC-76 form and cover letter from the University confirming Masters degree requirements have been met.
Applicants are eligible to apply if they have completed an accredited Masters degree and are awaiting their graduation ceremony. Written confirmation from the University is required.
Successful applicants who have completed the Masters degree or Masters degree requirements and are awaiting full registration from the Psychology Board of Australia will be paid at Year 2 of the Psychologist Scale until they have full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, at which point they will commence on Year 1 of the Clinical Psychologist scale.
What you'll be doing
The SCHN Eating Disorder Service (EDS) is a large service operating at The Children's Hospital, Westmead, and Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick. This is the largest Child and Adolescent EDS in Australia, treating young people with anorexia nervosa and other eating disorders from all over New South Wales. Inpatient re-feeding admissions, outpatient treatment, intensive day treatment, family admission program, parent groups and an extensive family therapy program are offered. The EDS also has a well-established clinical research program and regularly provides training, education and supervision to other services. The EDS is jointly managed and staffed by the Department of Psychological Medicine and Department of Adolescent Medicine. The service has a medical and allied health co-lead who are responsible for the strategic direction and daily management of the staff and programs.
This position will provide services in the Eating Disorder Intensive Program for Adolescents at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick. The Eating Disorder Service programs focus on recovering normal weight, improving eating behaviours, enhancing the family and young person's capacity to manage the eating disorder and reducing the psychosocial consequences of the illness. The programs include a significant education component, as well as group work and a high level of family participation.
The Clinical Psychologist will work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team members to provide evidence based psychological treatment which will include individual, family and group therapy.
Eligible employees may access:
• Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time staff
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Passport
• Flexible Work Opportunities
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.
* Clinical skills and expertise in mental health problems of children and adolescents, in line with the attached statement of duties.
* Experience working in a multidisciplinary team led by a medical consultant.
* Experience in paediatric psychological assessment and therapy, specifically in cognitive behaviour therapy and systemic family therapy at a minimum.
* Skills in teaching and the development of teaching material.
* Experience in the provision of clinical supervision.
* Demonstrated research and publication.
* Capable of independent initiation as well as ability to work well in a team.
Need more information and support?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) For role related queries or questions contact Gabriella Simpson on
4) For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
5) Learn more about The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
6) 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
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
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