Psychologist / Senior Psychologist / Clinical Psychologist
Deliver meaningful support for families adjusting to childhood health conditions and life challenges.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Psychologist
Remuneration: $80,452 - $117,755 Per Annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ652778
Location: Armidale Community Health Service
Applications Close: Monday, 20th April 2026
Where you’ll be working
You’ll work independently as a child and family psychologist, with strong links to the paediatric-focused teams at Armidale Community Health. This includes close collaboration with the diabetes, dietetics and other allied health teams, as well as paediatricians and child and family health nurses. Together, these teams provide excellent care to the children and families they support.
About the role
As a Psychologist / Senior Psychologist / Clinical Psychologist, you’ll provide varied psychological support to children, young people and families across a broad range of presenting concerns. Your work may include family support for children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, as well as relationship counselling and other child and family-focused interventions.
This is a role that offers both autonomy and teamwork, with a strong focus on delivering responsive, evidence-based care in partnership with the wider paediatric service. You’ll contribute to positive outcomes by working closely with families and the multidisciplinary team to support wellbeing, adjustment and long-term health.
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.
The Perks
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
✅Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
✅Proximity to shopping and other services
✅Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
✅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
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For role related queries or questions contact Gemma Model on Gemma.Model@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
Hunter New England 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.
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.
This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies.
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