Clinical Psychologist - Bankstown Older Person's Mental Health - Perm PT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ653500 Requisition #
Requisition ID: REQ653500
Employment Type: Permanent Part time, 20 hours per week
Remuneration: Clinical Psychologist : $57.30 - $69.84 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Bankstown Community Health Centre
Applications close: 12/04/2026
Contact: Meg Thomas - Older Persons Mental Health Coordinator on 0429 463 560 | meg.thomas@health.nsw.gov.au
Our Community Mental Health (CMH) Team is dedicated to creating a supportive environment where staff are empowered to thrive.
Achieve Something Great
This is a meaningful opportunity to join Bankstown Older Person’s Mental Health as a Clinical Psychologist, where you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering specialist assessment, intervention and support to older adults living with complex mental health needs. As part of South Western Sydney Local Health District, you’ll contribute to high-quality, person-centred care while being supported to grow, lead and make a lasting impact.
In this role, you will enjoy:
- A highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment, where your clinical expertise contributes directly to effective governance and improved consumer outcomes.
- A diverse and rewarding clinical caseload, providing specialist assessments, evidence-based interventions, and meaningful support to consumers, families and carers.
- Opportunities to lead and influence, including involvement in quality improvement initiatives, service development and clinical research activities.
- Professional growth through structured supervision and ongoing CPD, supported by senior psychologists and aligned with AHPRA requirements.
- A role that strengthens community connections, working closely with NGOs, community services and partner organisations to ensure seamless, person-centred care.
Are You the Right Fit?
We’re looking for a clinician who brings strong psychological expertise, a collaborative spirit and a genuine commitment to improving the mental health and wellbeing of older adults in the Bankstown community. If you thrive in a multidisciplinary environment and value meaningful, person-centred work, we’d love to hear from you!
You will:
- Demonstrate confidence across assessment and evidence-based intervention, with the ability to work independently while delivering high-quality, consumer-focused care.
- Communicate with clarity, empathy and adaptability, tailoring your approach to consumers, families, colleagues and partner organisations.
- Enjoy contributing to service improvement, including quality initiatives, evaluation processes and clinical research.
- Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, valuing collaboration as a pathway to better outcomes for consumers and their support networks.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- 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.
- Describe a clinical case involving an older person with complex mental health needs where you provided specialist psychological assessment and evidence based treatment.
- Provide an example of how you contributed to service improvement, quality activities or supervision within a mental health setting.
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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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHDJobs@health.nsw.gov.au
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary visa holders
May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District 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.
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