Clinical Psychologist/ Neuropsychologist - Psychologist (Incentives Offered)
*This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). Find out more here
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Psychologist / Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $80,452.00 – $138,482.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: up to 32
Requisition ID: REQ663596
Location: Wagga Wagga Brain Injury Unit
About the Role:
Join the South West Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service (SWBIRS) as a Psychologist/ Clinical Psychologist and make a meaningful impact in the lives of clients and families living with an acquired brain injury. This is a community-based position within Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), focused on delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychological assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to improve client outcomes.
You will work as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, contributing your expertise to a specialist rehabilitation service while also supporting other MLHD services by arrangement.
*We are primarily seeking a Clinical Psychologist or Neuropsychologist; however experienced Psychologists are encouraged to apply.
Key Deliverables:
Conduct comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessments and produce high-quality written reports in line with APS and NSW SIRA Guidelines
Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions including counselling, therapy, and psychoeducation to support clients and families following acquired brain injury
Collaborate with clients and the multidisciplinary team to develop personalised, goal-oriented rehabilitation plans, including for compensable clients under CTP, TAC, WorkCover, and icare
Manage and prioritise a clinical caseload effectively, liaising with MLHD services and external agencies as required
Support student supervision, professional development, research, and the development of policy and clinical practice guidelines
What MLHD offer:
At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.
Relocation Assistance and Accommodation Support considerations - Assistance for interstate applicants to help you transition smoothly into our community
Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
Flexible Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.
Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to contribute to healthier communities.
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Current AHPRA registration as a psychologist, with a master’s degree or higher endorsed in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology, or extensive clinical experience as a psychologist.
Bring extensive experience in psychological and/or neuropsychological assessment and evidence-based intervention within a rehabilitation or mental health framework
Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team while applying independent professional judgement in complex clinical situations and independently managing a clinical caseload
Possess strong communication skills and the ability to lead quality improvement, professional development, and service evaluation initiatives
Need more information?
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Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Jane-Marie Murtagh on Jane.Murtagh@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications close: 16 June 2026 (Midnight)
MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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