Clinical Psychologist - Pain Management Unit
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- South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ618407 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 2 August 2026
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $57.30 - $69.84 per hour plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 8
Requisition ID: REQ618407
Application Close: 19 December 2025
REQ618407 - Clinical Psychologist - Pain Management Unit
The Role
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional people, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
Plan, coordinate, assess and deliver high quality Psychology assessments and treatments for management of outpatients with chronic pain conditions seen in the multidisciplinary St George Pain Management Unit consistent with South Eastern Sydney Local health District (SESLHD) policies, procedures and standards. To conduct a pain management program in association with other team members.
Benefits
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria
- Full Registration AHPRA / Psychology Board of Australia. Two-year full-time equivalent accredited postgraduate Masters/Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology. Full endorsement with Psychology Board in the area of Clinical Psychology/eligible to progress to ‘Clinical Psychology Registrar” status.
- Experience working clinically with people with persistent pain and/or chronic illness
- Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to advocate for individuals and services in a positive manner
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions, please contact Catherine Griffiths via email at Catherine.Griffiths2@health.nsw.gov.au
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-STG@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.
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