Clinical Psychologist

Join Our Psychology Team at John Hunter Children’s Hospital!

Remuneration: $55.10 – $67.16 Per Hour + Salary Packaging + Superannuation
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ543693
Closing Date: 16/02/25

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families? We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to join the Psychology Department at John Hunter Children’s Hospital.

About the Role
In this dynamic position, you will support children, adolescents, and their families facing a wide range of medical and psychological challenges. You will:

• Work closely with inpatients experiencing acute medical concerns and outpatients managing long-term conditions.
  
• Provide psychological therapy to support adjustment to acute and chronic health conditions, as well as address developmental, behavioural, or psychological factors affecting recovery.
  
• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team alongside highly skilled medical and allied health professionals.
  
• Deliver individual therapy, family interventions, and group interventions for children and young people, from toddlers to adolescents.

Why Join Us?
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day: 

• Flexible Work Hours – Most allied health staff work 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with flexibility available.
  
• Supportive Team Environment – Work within a collaborative psychology team that values mentorship and professional growth.
  
• Ongoing Development – Access individual and group supervision, plus extensive professional development through the Health Education and Training Institute
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees) 
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance 
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 

Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking a team-oriented professional with excellent time management skills and a passion for working with children, young people, and their caregivers. If you thrive in a supportive environment and enjoy making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!


Essential Criteria:

• Current registration as a Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited postgraduate clinical psychology qualification of no less than two years full time duration or recognised equivalent, displayed on the Psychology Board of Australia website.

 
Need more information?
  1) Click here for the Position Description
  2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Fiona Dyet on Fiona.Dyet@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional Information:

• Hunter New England Health 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. 
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.  
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.  

Information for Applicants: 

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp 
 
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.