Clinical Psychologist - Child Development Assessment Service (CDAS) – Temp FT/PT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ602093 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time or Part Time, up to 38 hours per week until June 2027
Location: Rosemeadow Community Health Centre
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $55.09 - $67.15 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ602093
Application Close Date: 07/09/2025
Interview Date Range: 10/09/2025 - 17/09/2025
Contact Details: Heidi Sadowski – 0418216343 | Heidi.sadowski@health.nsw.gov.au
Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position
About the Opportunity
We’re looking for a passionate Clinical Psychologist to join our CDAS team in the Macarthur area, delivering high-quality developmental assessments for children. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on young lives, working closely with families and professionals to support children’s wellbeing and development.
As part of this team, you’ll contribute your clinical expertise through assessments, reports, treatments, and referrals, while also supporting colleagues through supervision and collaboration. You’ll be involved in quality improvement initiatives, community partnerships, and ongoing professional development—making this a rewarding and dynamic opportunity.
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 Primary & Community Health provides a comprehensive range of community-based services designed to improve and maintain the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities across South Western Sydney.
These services include prevention, early intervention, assessment, acute and post-acute treatment, health maintenance, and continuing care. The team supports diverse populations, offering specialised programs for children, young people, older adults, and at-risk communities.
With over 800 dedicated staff, including Aboriginal Health Workers, nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, the service ensures high-quality care close to where people live.
The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Primary & Community Health an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make 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.
- Describe your experience conducting psychological assessments and delivering evidence-based treatments. How have you adapted your approach to meet individual or group needs in a clinical setting?
- Provide an example of how you contributed to service improvement or worked collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes. What communication strategies did you use to engage effectively with different stakeholders?
- 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.
