Senior Clinical Psychologist - Statewide Eating Disorders
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (16 hours per week) up to June 2027
Position Classification: Senior Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $75.89 - $80.24 per hour + annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney
Requisition ID: REQ679652
Sydney Local Health District is responsible for the health and wellbeing of more than 740,000 people living within our boundaries, as well as many more from rural and remote parts of NSW and Australia. We have hospitals and health services delivered in various locations in the community and in people’s homes. Our staff come to work each day to make a difference. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
The position is part of the Statewide Team within InsideOut Institute and the role provides senior clinical advice and leadership in the implementation of the NSW Service Plan. This includes support for Eating disorder coordinators in each LHD across the state in implementing the service plan locally, supporting LHDs to embed best-practice approaches and evidence-based treatments for eating disorders, consultation and contribution to development of statewide guidelines and MoC under the service plan and progressing the service plan implementation. The position also plays a role in advising InsideOut Institute on clinical matters.
The Senior Clinical Psychologist will participate in the evaluation of clinical outcomes of Eating Disorders Service Plan across NSW, assist in the development and provision of education and training programs, and will be expected to support eating disorders coordinators where appropriate. The position will support InsideOut to develop and deliver high quality training materials, processes, structures, clinical services and resources to improve clinical practice and support the implementation of the NSW Service Plan for People with Eating Disorders (2020-2025).
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
- Current registration to practice as a psychologist with AHPRA, must hold a post graduate degree in clinical psychology (Masters, and/or Doctorate or PhD), endorsement in clinical psychology and/or eligibility for membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and ACPA.
- Demonstrated specialist clinical knowledge of eating disorder management, treatment, evidence base and policy with extensive direct clinical experience managing a broad range of eating disorder cases and settings, including demonstrated complex clinical case management.
Recent experience working with young people and adolescents with eating disorders and their family, carers and kin is desirable.
Must be willing to travel to provide training across NSW.
Benefits and Perks!
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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For enquiries, please contact Caroline Hill on 0425 211 033 or via email at Caroline.hill@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 2 August 2026
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