Clinical Psychologist
An opportunity for an experienced clinician to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team working in a unique trauma-informed program for vulnerable families and children at risk in Northern Sydney.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 28 July 2026 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $55.10 - $67.16 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ605196
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination, and racism.
Where you'll be working
Dalwood Spilstead Service
What you'll be doing
The role of the Dalwood Spilstead Clinical Psychologist is to provide trauma-informed clinical psychology services to vulnerable families and children at risk participating in the Dalwood Spilstead Family Preservation and Early Intervention program including developmental cognitive, mental health and diagnostic assessments, individual parent child interventions and play therapy interventions as well as groupwork.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Full AHPRA registration as a Psychologist with a Master's degree or higher in Clinical Psychology.
- Previous experience working with vulnerable families and children at risk from a trauma-informed approach.
Previous experience and/ or knowledge of the Neuro-sequential Model of trauma-informed intervention.
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For role related queries or questions contact Kerry Gwynne on Kerry.Gwynne@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 995 10366.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 22 September 2025
