Clinical Psychologist - Rehabilitation and Aged Care - Perm PT
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- Clinical Psychologist
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- REQ607564 Requisition #
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- 4 days ago Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 16 hours per week
Location: Liverpool Hospital, Health Services Building
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $53.22 - $64.88 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ607564
Application Close Date: 12/10/2025
Interview Date Range: 15/10/2025 – 22/10/2025
Contact Details: Diana Kelecevic – (02) 8738 4757 | Diana.Kelecevic@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
Come join us at Liverpool Hospital as a Clinical Psychologist in our Rehabilitation and Aged Care Department!
You'll work with clients referred to our inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services, delivering evidence-based assessments, treatments, and support. Be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, contribute to service improvement, and help shape care for older adults and those recovering from illness or injury.
If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to grow your career in a supportive and dynamic environment — we’d love to hear from you!
What You'll be Doing
This position provides higher level specialised and evidence-based psychological assessment, diagnosis, case formulation and treatment of psychological issues as it is manifested in cognitive, emotional, motivational, personality and behavioural disturbances. The target group are clients and their carers referred to the outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation service.
The role also participates in the evaluation of clinical outcomes of services and assists in the development
and provision of education and training programs. Additionally, the role supervises Psychologists and other disciplines working within the LHD according to organisational needs.
Where You'll Be Working
Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, providing services to the local government area of Liverpool City Council as well as district services to residents and visitors in the area. It also provides a range of state-wide services in areas such as critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care and brain injury rehabilitation.
The Hospital provides a health service of international standing, with 23 operating theatres, capacity for 877 beds, diagnostic and imaging services, emergency and trauma care, maternity, paediatric, cancer care, mental health, ambulatory care, allied health and medical and surgical services from birth to aged care.
Liverpool Hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment. The $790 million Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP) project will provide enhanced facilities and an increased capacity to meet future significant population growth for South Western Sydney.
Liverpool Hospital is a principal referral and teaching Hospital of the UNSW Sydney and the Western Sydney University and also welcome students from over 20 universities and colleges.
Located in the heart of Liverpool City, the hospital is close to public transport, shopping centres and eateries.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
Full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia as well as completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited postgraduate Clinical Psychology qualification of no less than two years full time duration or recognised equivalent.
Demonstrated competence in a wide range of psychological assessments and evidence based psychological treatments delivered on an individual and/or group basis
Demonstrated experience working independently in the provision of patient/consumer-focused care.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
