Clinical Psychologist - Fairfield Community Mental Health - Perm FT/PT
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Part Time, up to 38 hours per week
Location: Fairfield Community Health Centre
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $55.09 - $67.15 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ590725
Application Close Date: 27/07/2025
Interview Date Range: 30/07/2025 - 06/08/2025
Contact Details: Vanessa Crawford – 02 9794 1714 | Vanessa.Crawford1@health.nsw.gov.au
As a Clinical Psychologist, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based psychological interventions, including assessments, treatment planning, clinical reporting, and referrals. You'll work collaboratively with consumers, their families, and support networks, contributing your specialist knowledge to a multidisciplinary team. This role also offers opportunities to supervise junior staff and students, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and engage in clinical research.
What We Offer You
- A supportive and collaborative environment where initiative and dedication are recognised.
- Access to ongoing professional development, including our Foundations of Community Mental Health program.
- Additional day off (ADO) for full-time employees, plus benefits like salary packaging, novated leasing, and Fitness Passport.
- Clear pathways for career progression into senior clinical and leadership roles.
- Convenient location in Fairfield, with easy access to public transport and community amenities.
What You'll Be Doing
To deliver specialist psychological and psychosocial assessment, diagnosis, interventions and consultation in order to address the needs of consumers who are living with complex mental health problems and disorders.
The role also participates in the evaluation of clinical outcomes of services and assists in the development and provision of education and training programs. Additionally, the role supervises Psychologists and other disciplines working within the LHD according to organisational needs.
Where You'll Be Working
SWSLHD Community Mental Health Services provide comprehensive, community-based mental health care across South Western Sydney.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited postgraduate Clinical Psychology qualification of no less than two years full time duration or recognised equivalent.
- Describe your experience in delivering evidence-based clinical interventions, including assessments, treatment planning, and referrals. How do you ensure your approach remains collaborative and inclusive of consumers, their families, and natural supports?
- Provide an example of how you have contributed to a multidisciplinary team, including any leadership, supervision, or quality improvement activities. How did your input enhance clinical outcomes or service delivery?
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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