Clinical Psychologist - Renal Transplant & Renal Dialysis - Liverpool Hospital - Perm PT/FT
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time, up to 38 hours per week
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $55.09 - $67.15 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ612576
Application Close Date: 26/10/25
Interview Date Range: 29/10/25 – 05/11/25
Contact Details: Linda Lazar - Linda.Lazar@health.nsw.gov.au
About The Opportunity
We are expanding- and looking for experienced Clinical Psychologists who are wanting to be part of something transformational. Renal Services at Liverpool Hospital are entering an exciting new chapter. With our dialysis service experiencing exponential growth and our newly established Renal Transplant Service, we are enhancing our forward-thinking multidisciplinary team to support patients, their families and carers, drive innovation, and deliver clinical excellence across the full renal journey. We have two exciting roles available:
Clinical Psychologist - Renal Transplant
Clinical Psychologist - Renal Dialysis
We are seeking skilled, passionate and motivated Clinical Psychologists to join our renal team. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of physical and psychological healthcare- making a real difference to individual, family and carer wellbeing while shaping the future of renal services across the region. In these roles, you will help embed evidence-based psychological care across the patient journey- from chronic kidney disease to dialysis to transplantation. You will conduct assessments, deliver interventions, and contribute to the development and implementation of clinical pathways and models and programs of care that optimise patient outcomes. Supported by skilled clinicians, you will also have the opportunity to lead or contribute to research and quality improvement initiatives, and collaborate with other clinicians, helping to define the best practice in renal psychology. You will be part of a vibrant and collaborative multidisciplinary team, all united in delivering gold-standard, holistic care to patients and their families. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of building something meaningful. If you’re a clinician wanting to make a difference clinically, strategically, and creatively- we’d love to hear from you!
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
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 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.
- Demonstrated competence in a wide range of psychological assessments and evidence based psychological treatments delivered on an individual and/or group basis
- Demonstrated experience working independently in the provision of patient/consumer-focused care.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the quality improvement process for service development, implementation and evaluation.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to accomplish service goals and improved patient and/or consumer care and outcomes.
- Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to suit the target audience.
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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.
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