Psychologist - Incentives Offered
Shape your practice. Strengthen families. Make a difference.
Requisition ID: REQ702483
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Psychologist
Remuneration: $83,670.00 - $122,465.00 per hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38 hours per week
Location: Armidale Community Health Service
Applications Close: Tuesday 10th November 2026
Where you’ll be working
Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team where you can make a real difference in the lives of children and families across the Armidale community. As a Child and Family Psychologist at Armidale Community Health, you’ll have the opportunity to shape your own clinical practice while working closely with paediatricians, child and family health nurses, diabetes and dietetics teams, and other allied health professionals. You’ll build meaningful partnerships, contribute your expertise and help deliver coordinated, family-centred care that supports children to thrive.
About the role
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people and families as a Psychologist / Senior Psychologist / Clinical Psychologist at Armidale Community Health. You’ll work across a diverse range of presentations, providing psychological support that may include helping families navigate a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, relationship counselling and other child and family-focused interventions.
Enjoy the best of both worlds — the autonomy to shape your clinical practice and the support of a collaborative paediatric multidisciplinary team. You’ll use evidence-based approaches to strengthen family wellbeing, support adjustment and improve health outcomes.
About you
You are a psychologist who enjoys working with children, young people and families, and you bring experience in this area. You are confident working both independently and as part of a team, with strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted therapeutic relationships.
You bring:
- General registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia via AHPRA.
- Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited postgraduate clinical psychology qualification of no less than two years full-time duration, or recognised equivalent.
- Experience working with children, young people and families.
- The ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- A flexible and compassionate approach to family-focused psychological care.
These skills will help you succeed in a role that combines clinical variety, professional autonomy and strong team connection.
Requirements
Hold general registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia via AHPRA.
Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited postgraduate clinical psychology qualification of no less than two years full time duration or recognised equivalent, displayed on the Psychology Board of Australia wesbite.
What we can offer:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
The Welcome Experience
The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community.
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Making a move can feel overwhelming, but support is available.
The Welcome Experience is a free service designed to help health workers and their families settle into regional communities. From connecting you with local schools, childcare providers, sporting clubs, housing information, and community networks, the program helps make your transition smoother so you can feel at home sooner and start enjoying everything your new community has to offer.
Learn More: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
Additional information:
* Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. If your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au.
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent Full-Time part time and temporary Full-Time part-time vacancies.
- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
How to apply:
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
Hold general registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia via AHPRA
Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited postgraduate clinical psychology qualification of no less than two years full time duration or recognised equivalent, displayed on the Psychology Board of Australia wesbite.
Demonstrated effective experience in assessment, intervention and evaluation of clinical outcomes with children, young people and their families.
Demonstrated ability to work independently in the provision of patient/consumer-focused care.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to accomplish service goals and improved patient and/or consumer care and outcomes
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Gemma Model on Gemma.Model@health.nsw.gov.au
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At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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