Clinical Psychologist - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Liverpool Hospital - Perm PT
Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time, 16 hours per week
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $55.09 - $67.15 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ612169
Application Close Date: 19/10/2025
Interview Date Range: 22/10/2025 – 29/10/2025
Contact Details: Linda Lazar | Linda.Lazar@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Clinical Psychologist to join our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team. This permanent part-time role offers the opportunity to make a real difference to the wellbeing of parents, families and carers during one of the most critical times in their lives.
The Clinical Psychologist will provide specialist psychological and psychosocial assessment, diagnosis, case formulation and evidence-based interventions to support parents, families and carers of the NICU. Services may be delivered individually, with families or in groups, working closely within a multidisciplinary health care team. The role also involves contributing to research and evaluation of clinical outcomes, assisting in developing and delivering education and training programs, providing supervision to psychologists and supporting other disciplines within the Local Health District as required.
What You'll be Doing
The clinical psychologist will participate in research and the evaluation of clinical outcomes of services, and assist in the development and provision of education and training programs. The position is expected to supervise Psychologists and support other disciplines working within the LHD, according to organisational needs.
Where You'll Be Working
Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, offering a wide range of state-wide services including critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care, and brain injury rehabilitation. As a key teaching facility for UNSW Sydney and Western Sydney University, it provides extensive clinical services, including emergency care, cancer treatment, paediatrics, and mental health services. The hospital features 23 operating theatres and has a capacity for 877 beds.
The ongoing $830 million redevelopment as part of the Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct is transforming the hospital into a global hub for medical innovation. This redevelopment will expand clinical services, enhance research and teaching facilities, and introduce state-of-the-art equipment and amenities.
Working at Liverpool Hospital means being part of a forward-thinking, innovative team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. The hospital's commitment to education and research offers numerous opportunities for professional development and career progression.
The vibrant and supportive work environment, combined with the hospital's central location near public transport and local amenities, makes it an ideal place to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the community.
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 with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited postgraduate Clinical Psychology (Masters, and/or Doctorate or PhD) qualification of no less than two years full time duration or recognized equivalent.
- Experience in working with individuals/parents/families/carers experiencing severe and complex psychosocial and mental health difficulties.
- Demonstrated competence and experience in a wide range of psychological assessment procedures, diagnosis and evidence based psychological interventions delivered to individuals, groups, and families.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to accomplish service goals and improved patient and/or consumer care and outcomes.
- 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
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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.
