Clinical Psychologist Mental Health - Maternity Leave Backfill - REQ593375

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Clinical Psychologist
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The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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REQ593375 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 16 October 2026. Maternity Leave Backfill.
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: 109247 - 133156 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ593375
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 3 August 2025

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.  

What you'll be doing

The primary focus of this position is to provide specialist psychological services to children, young people and their families referred for mental health care at the Sydney Childrens’ Hospital Network. This includes psychological assessments, evidence-based psychological interventions, group work, psycho-education and advocacy. The clinical psychologist works as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team located at the Westmead Campus.
In addition to the clinical responsibilities this position is required to play a key role in service development and continuous quality improvement to ensure clinical needs of children, young people and their families are met. The position will lead development and provision of education and supervision to both clinical psychologists and other health professionals within SCHN and externally. The clinical psychologist also provides a consultative role within their area of clinical specialty to key stakeholders including supervision, consultation and teaching via videoconferencing (CAPTOS) to allied health clinicians in rural and remote NSW child and adolescent mental health services, including one or two rural visits per year.

The Department of Psychological Medicine has a number of multi-disciplinary clinical teams.  The Clinical Psychologist may be required to work in any of the teams, according to service needs as determined by the Head of Department.

How to Apply 

Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including: 

  • A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
  • Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees) 

  • Salary packaging for tax savings
  • Meal entertainment savings
  • Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
  • Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Fitness Passport
  • Flexible Work Practice Opportunities  

Need more information?  

  1. Click here for the Position Description and Statement of Duties
  2. Find out more about applying for this position 
  3. Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
  4. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application. 

    Child Safe Standards 

     

    SCHN is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing 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  

    • Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role. 
    • NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.  
    • SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. 
    • Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing.Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. 
    • All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15  for more detail. 
    • This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website  
    • Eligibility List –  An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

     

     

     

    Further Contacts and Support 

    Please contact Gabriella Simpson on Gabriella.Simpson@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role. 

     

    We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au 

     

    Please let Gabriella.Simpson@health.nsw.gov.au know if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process so we can support you to present your best self.  

     

    For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.  

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