Senior Clinical Psychologist

Senior Clinical Psychologist - Clinical Team Leader, Mental Health - New England

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Senior Clinical Psychologist - Clinical Team Leader, Mental Health - New England

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Hunter New England Local Health District provided pay range

This range is provided by Hunter New England Local Health District. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

A$139,137.00/yr - A$147,108.00/yr

Lead change, support communities, and shape the future of rural mental health—your next career move starts here.

Remuneration: $139,137 - $147,108 per annum + super + salary packaging + incentives

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Snr Clinical Psychologist

Location: Negotiable - Tenterfield, Glen Innes or Inverell

Requisition ID: REQ589789

Applications Close: Monday, 21st July 2025

Where you'll be working:

Join the New England North West Mental Health Service (NENW MHS) in a newly created, high-impact leadership role that offers the rare opportunity to shape the future of mental health services in rural NSW. Based in either Tenterfield, Glen Innes, or Inverell (site negotiable), you'll work across the beautiful New England (NE) region supporting a passionate community mental health team spread across multiple locations including Armidale and Inverell.

About the role:

This brand-new Senior Clinical Psychologist – Clinical Team Leader position offers a unique dual focus:

• Provide senior clinical leadership to support the delivery of best-practice, evidence-based mental health care across the region
• Drive operational excellence by guiding daily service delivery, building team capability, and supporting a culture of innovation and compassion

As part of the leadership team, you'll work alongside the Community Manager, Clinical Coordinator, and the broader NENW MHS executive team to develop and grow a strong, collaborative, and future-ready service.

In this role, you will:

• Provide expert psychological care and clinical supervision across NE community teams
• Support and guide clinicians in Glen Innes and Tenterfield with on-the-ground leadership
• Act as a key contact for operational and clinical escalation
• Lead workforce planning and performance monitoring
• Promote staff wellbeing and resilience through supportive leadership
• Be the professional lead for Psychology across the broader NENW network

What you'll bring:

We're looking for a passionate and highly skilled senior psychologist ready to lead with impact and empathy. You'll bring:

• Advanced psychological practice and clinical judgement
• A flexible, adaptable approach and the ability to thrive in a rural, community-focused setting
• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills, with experience working across agency partnerships
• A proactive, collaborative mindset that puts staff wellbeing and service quality at the forefront
• A commitment to continuous learning and innovation in service delivery
• Be part of something new. Help shape a growing, collaborative mental health team in a role with room to evolve.
• Lead with support. You'll be backed by the Community Manager, Clinical Coordinator, Psychology HOD, and a strong network across HNELHD.
• Grow your career. Access to professional development, supervision, and leadership support within a state-wide mental health framework.
• Live well. Work in a region known for its strong sense of community, stunning natural beauty, and relaxed rural lifestyle.

Ready to make a difference in rural mental health care?

Apply now and help build a service that's as strong, connected, and resilient as the communities we support.

Requirements:

• Degree providing eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association/full registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• Eligibility to drive in NSW and willing to travel for work purposes.

What we can offer you:

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 (Glen Innes or Iverell) or up to $10,000 (Tenterfield) each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professional

Additional information:

• * Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. Please note: if your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au.
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for this position.

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 Gina Blyton on Gina.Blyton@health.nsw.gov.au

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionHealth Care Provider
• IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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