Clinical Psychologist
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- Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
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- REQ651853 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 15/08/2027)
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $57.30 - $69.84 per hour
Hours Per Week: 23
Requisition ID: REQ651853
Application Close: 24/05/2026
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney’s western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care.
We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Psychologist to join the Renal Supportive Care service within the Western Renal Service, supporting patients through complex and life-impacting renal conditions.
In this role, you will provide psychological assessment and evidence-based intervention to individuals and groups in an outpatient setting with occasional inpatient consultation. You will also lead and participate in quality improvement and service development initiatives, and support research aligned with the Western Renal Service.
Working closely with a skilled multi‑disciplinary team, you will also provide education, advice and consultation to patients and other clinicians.
If you are passionate about making a genuine impact, we encourage you to apply!
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role:
- Full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited postgraduate Clinical Psychology qualification of no less than two years full time duration or recognised equivalent.
- Theoretical knowledge of palliative care and renal conditions
- Demonstrated ability to provide psychological assessment and deliver evidence- based psychological treatment
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate group processes, identify and manage problems in relation to group dynamics and to promote and support team-based solutions
- Demonstrated evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills
- Current driver's licence (including P1 or above) and willingness to use for work purposes. This may include driving long distances across the LHD
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Laura Kirsten on Laura.Kirsten@health.nsw.gov.au
