Psychologist - Youth Health Service - Perm FT
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Fairfield Youth Health Services (FLYHT)
Position Classification: Psychologist
Remuneration: $77,358.00 - $113,226.00 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ581878
Application Close Date: 22/06/2025
Interview Date Range: 25/06/2025 – 02/07/2025
Contact Details: Glenys Goodwin – 0477 386 994 | Glenys.Goodwin@health.nsw.gov.au
Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position
About the Opportunity
Join our passionate Youth Health Counselling team committed to delivering high-quality care within the South Western Sydney Local Health District. We’re looking for a dedicated Psychologist to support people experiencing a broad range of emotional and behavioural challenges.
Your Impact:
- Deliver evidence-based psychological assessments and interventions
- Support clients with a range of emotional and behavioural disorders
- Contribute to service quality through clinical outcome evaluations
- Assist in the development and delivery of education and training programs
- Provide clinical supervision to Psychologists and other team members as needed
What You’ll Bring:
- Registered or eligible for registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA
- Experience in initial assessments as well as developing and delivering structured, evidence-based and client centred interventions
- Skills in supervision, teaching, and multidisciplinary collaboration
- Commitment to clinical excellence, cultural safety, and compassionate care
What We Offer:
- A dynamic, inclusive team committed to innovation and growth – not afraid to try something new
- Opportunities to shape and improve service delivery
- Access to ongoing supervision, training, and professional development
- Career growth in one of NSW’s most diverse and growing health districts
What You'll be Doing
To deliver evidence-based psychological assessments and interventions in order to address the needs of consumers who are living with a wide range of behavioural and emotional 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
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
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 a four-year sequence of accredited undergraduate study in the discipline of psychology (or equivalent completed overseas).
- Demonstrated effective experience in assessment, intervention and evaluation of clinical outcomes with diverse patient and/or consumer populations.
- Demonstrated experience working independently in the provision of patient/consumer-focused care.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the quality improvement process for service development, implementation and evaluation.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to accomplish service goals and improved patient and/or consumer care and outcomes.
- Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to suit the target audience.
- 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.
