Palliative Care Clinical Psychologist

Support children and families with compassion, connection and purpose

Remuneration: $57.30 - $69.84 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: John Hunter Children's Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ658969
Applications Close: Thursday 21st May 2026

About the Role

Join the dedicated Paediatric Palliative Care team at John Hunter Children’s Hospital and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people and families navigating life-limiting illness.

As part of this compassionate multidisciplinary team, your work will focus on helping families adjust to diagnosis and changing circumstances, supporting young people to live rich and meaningful lives, encouraging participation in care decisions, and providing sensitive support during end-of-life care.

Working collaboratively with internal and external healthcare providers, you will also deliver consultation, referral and support services across the district, contributing to high quality, family-centred care.

About You

We’re seeking a clinician with highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, who can build strong therapeutic relationships with children, young people and families from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

You will bring:
 

• The ability to remain present, compassionate and supportive during periods of distress
• Strong self-awareness and emotional resilience
• Experience engaging with young people, including those experiencing communication barriers
• A collaborative approach and confidence working within an interdisciplinary team model
• A genuine interest in learning about and connecting families with supports and services across the district

You will be someone who values person-centred care, respects the voices and choices of young people, and is committed to supporting families through every stage of their journey.

Supportive Team Environment

You will be joining a highly supportive and experienced team that values collaboration, reflection and professional growth.

The Paediatric Palliative Care team participates in regular group supervision, with additional professional support available through the Psychology team at John Hunter Children’s Hospital. This includes access to group supervision, individual support from Senior Clinical Psychologists, and opportunities for individual clinical supervision within Hunter New England Local Health District.

You will also have access to ongoing professional development opportunities through Children, Young People and Families services and the wider HNELHD network.

Why Join Us?

• Work within a compassionate and highly specialised paediatric service
• Be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Access strong clinical supervision and professional support
• Contribute to meaningful, family-centred care across the region
• Grow your skills through ongoing learning and development opportunities

Requirements:

• Full registration with the AHPRA Psychology Board of Australia, with Clinical Psychology endorsement, or eligibility to progress to the same.
• Completion of 2 year (minimum) full time equivalent accredited postgraduate Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology.
• Eligibility to drive in NSW and willingness to travel for work purposes
   

What we offer

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), 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:

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Additional Information:
 

• 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.
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   

How to apply:

Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
 

1. Experience in psychological assessment and treatment of adolescents and young adults with complex and chronic illness presentations.
2. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to accomplish service goals and improved patient and/or consumer care and outcomes.
3. Contemporary experience and knowledge of psychological practice.

Need more information? 

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For role related queries or questions contact Fiona Dyet on Fiona.Dyet@health.nsw.gov.au