Senior/Clinical Psychologist - Sustaining NSW Health Families Team Child and Family Health

1. Tertiary qualification in Psychology with current registration from the Psychology Board of Australia. Master's degree or higher in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, or some other recognised clinical area in psychology deemed relevant to working with parents and children in the perinatal period.
2. Demonstrated extensive experience in working with children and families from priority population groups and familiarity with trauma-informed approaches, factors affecting early attachment and child development, evidence-based psychological assessments, and interventions designed for working with families in the perinatal period from diverse backgrounds.
3. Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to provide integrated and collaborative care, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and inclusive psychological services.
4. Excellent interpersonal, verbal communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to establish rapport and build therapeutic relationships with parents and caregivers. Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing client needs and priorities.
5. Driver’s licence (P2 acceptable) and willingness to travel for work.

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For role related queries or questions contact Margaret Hayes on margaret.hayes@health.nsw.gov.au


This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy . You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Applications Close: 16 May 2025