Clinical Psychologist - HammondCare
About HammondCare
Make a difference every day to the lives of older Australians in need by joining the team at HammondCare. We provide expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation, led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise.
We’ve been caring for people for over 90 years, recruiting and developing passionate team members who can support older people through some of life’s most difficult circumstances. Whether it’s in our innovative residences, our hospitals, or at home, from the most complex situations to just offering a little help, we bring the same skill, experience and compassion to all we do. It's not just care, it's HammondCare.
About the role
This exciting 12 month fixed-term Part-time (0.4 FTE or 0.6 FTE) opportunity with possibility of extension is for an enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist to work at Braeside Hospital as part of a multidisciplinary medical rehabilitation team, and will provide hospital-based psychological services to patients with mood disorders alongside a wide range of acquired disabilities, including but not limited to, stroke, neurological conditions and/or orthopaedic injuries.
HammondCare is a NSW Health-affiliated organisation and all NSW Health transferrable entitlements will be recognised.
About you
Completed Masters or Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology.
Full registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency (AHPRA) with full endorsement in the area of Clinical Psychology, or eligibility to work towards Clinical Psychology endorsement
Demonstrated experience in the psychological assessment and treatment of people with anxiety, depression, adjustment to life changes/illness, and/or chronic pain. Clinical experience across community settings would be desirable.
Capacity to design and implement short- and medium-term treatment protocols for a range of psychological issues, and the ability to adapt standardised approaches to meet the needs of patients with disability and/or CALD backgrounds.
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a health setting
Demonstrated high levels of self-motivation, organisation and time management and the capacity to contribute to service development and evaluation.
Benefits - What are we offering
Remuneration in accordance with the Health and Community Employees Psychologist (State) Award 2025
Salary packaging; $9,010 annually for living expenses
Additional training & career development opportunities
Leave benefits – purchased additional annual leave.
Reward and Recognition Program
Fitness Passports: Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.
Free independent, confidential counselling services, wand wellbeing resources available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you & your family.
Exclusive discounts at MyCar; Servicing, Brakes, Repairs, and Tyre Care Plans
Exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and Samsung
Please click on Apply Now and attach your resume and cover letter addressing the criteria above by clicking this link: https://hammondcare.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/Prairiewood/Clinical-Psychologist_REQ1864
For any specific queries please contact Stefan Bogdanov at sbogdanov@hammond.com.au
Closing date: 15th March 2026
HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We thrive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.
All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, immunisation staff screening & vaccination compliance checks.
