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Clinical Psychologist
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REQ583084 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 15 February 2026
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: 109247 - 133156 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging) 
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ583084

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives. 

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Additional Information:

  • An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
  • This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.

Sydney Children’s Hospital Psychology Department is seeking to recruit a temporary full-time Clinical Psychologist until 15.2.2026 to provide psychological assessment and therapeutic interventions to children and young people with chronic and/or complex medical conditions. The caseload is primarily inpatients, however there is some scope to work with outpatients and attend clinics. The caseload is complex and highly variable. The Clinical Psychologist works closely with multiple clinical teams and psychology colleagues to promote optimal outcomes for patients. The Psychology Department has an established culture of collegiality, respect, reflective practice, professional supervision and support.
Applicants interested in part-time hours are welcome to apply.

What you'll be doing
Primarily responsible for the provision of assessment and therapy services to inpatients of Sydney Children's Hospital referred for behavioural, emotional and social difficulties.  Referring teams include, but are not limited to, Respiratory, General Medicine, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Immunology, Orthopaedics and Infectious Diseases. Inpatients are a priority, however where time permits the Clinical Psychologist may also consult to outpatient clinics, including but not limited to the Irritable Bowel Disease, Feeding, Surgical Bowel and Tracheo-Oesophageal Fistula clinics.
  1. Full Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. Full endorsement with the Psychology Board of Australia in the area of Clinical Psychology or eligible to progress to same with the Psychology Board of Australia
  2. Minimum two-year full-time equivalent accredited postgraduate Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology
  3. Experience in paediatric psychological assessment and therapy
  4. Professional communication and interpersonal skills
  5. Understanding of emotional, social and behavioural issues that can arise for children with complex and/or chronic medical conditions

Applicants currently enrolled in a combined Masters/PhD are eligible to apply if they have completed the equivalent of Masters degree requirements as part of the PhD pathwayEvidence of this is demonstrated by a completed PDEC-76 form and cover letter from the University confirming Masters degree requirements have been met.   

Applicants are eligible to apply if they have completed an accredited Masters degree and are awaiting their graduation ceremony. Written confirmation from the University is required.   

Successful applicants who have completed the Masters degree or Masters degree requirements and are awaiting full registration from the Psychology Board of Australia will be paid at Year 2 of the Psychologist Scale until they have full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, at which point they will commence on Year 1 of the Clinical Psychologist scale.   

For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes. 

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process. 

 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application. 

 

 

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.  For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/  

 

NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse. 

 

 

Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified. 

 

Need more information?
  1) Click here for the Position Description
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Anna Mandalis on anna.mandalis@health.nsw.gov.au

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au 

 

For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3. 

Applications Close: 28/06/2025

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