Employment Details
Type: Permanent Full Time
Position: Psychologist
Remuneration: $77,358.00 - $113,226.00 per annum (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) + NSW Health Incentives (conditions apply, may be pro-rata to contracted hours). For more details, visit Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme and Western NSW LHD Incentives.
Location: Bathurst, NSW
Hours per week: 38
Application closing date: 11 May 2025 – 11:59 PM
Role Overview
This position offers an exciting opportunity for a Psychologist interested in working full-time within a community mental health team, particularly those focused on adult mental health.
Bathurst Community Mental Health comprises a multidisciplinary team including Registered Nurses, Psychologists, Social Workers, and Psychiatrists, supported by senior clinicians. The role involves acute care, clinical management, and opportunities to develop skills in mental health assessment, therapeutic interventions, and critical thinking.
The team provides services such as brief intervention, complex case management, and specialized therapies including DBT, CBT-e, SSCM, and EMDR. Staff have access to regular supervision, multidisciplinary case reviews, and wellness activities to promote a positive workplace culture.
This role is open to provisional psychology applicants, registered psychologists, and senior psychologists. For more details, view the Position Description .
Why Join Western NSW?
Challenge yourself, make an impact, and shape the future of rural health. Learn more about benefits at the WNSWLHD website .
Application Process
1. Click ‘Apply’
2. Create a profile or sign in to the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System
3. Upload your current resume
4. Answer the selection criteria
Contact & Additional Information
For role-related inquiries, contact Bill Koffmann at 02 6330 5890 or
Additional notes for applicants:
* Encouragement for Aboriginal applicants; targeted under GSE Rule 26.
* This recruitment may establish an eligibility list for similar roles.
* Reasonable workplace adjustments available; provide relevant information during application.
* All staff must uphold child safety standards and promote a safe environment.
* Western NSW values diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
* For remuneration details, visit NSW Public Health System Awards.
* Additional employment information available at the Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD.
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