Clinical Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist - Sydney Youth Cancer Service

💼 South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

📅 REQ612229 Requisition #

Employment Type:Temporary Part Time until March 2026 (with the possibility of extension)

Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist

Remuneration: $55.10 - $67.16 per hour plus superannuation

Hours Per Week:16

Requisition ID:REQ612229

Applications Close:Sunday, 2 November 2025

Clinical Psychologist, Sydney Youth Cancer Service

Make a difference to adolescents and young adults with cancer

Benefits

- A workplace culture with a foundation that promotes person centred care approaches and staff wellbeing

- Orientation and supported transition into your new role

- Targeted clinical stream education programs affiliated with university partners

- Development pathways that are aimed at career progression

- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave

- Salary Packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take‑home pay Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing

- Corporate health and fitness program, discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members

- Discounted Private Health Insurance

For more information on careers and benefits of working for SESLHD, visit our page .

The Role

As a Clinical Psychologist, you will deliver evidence based psychological services to adolescents and young adults with cancer, and their support networks. You will work closely with the AYA multidisciplinary team to provide high quality care. Your key responsibilities will be to:

- Conduct psychological assessments and interventions for AYA patients

- Collaborate with health care professionals across inpatient and outpatient setting

- Provide education and support to families, carers, and health professionals

- Participate in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives

Where You'll be Working

The Sydney Youth Cancer Service provides specialist cancer care to young adults aged 15 - 25 years. As part of an established AYA multidisciplinary team, you will support young adults with cancer at Prince of Wales Hospital and Sydney Children's Hospital at Randwick.

- Part of a NSW and ACT wide service supporting young adults with cancer

- Access to professional development opportunities and supervision

Participate in research and quality improvement

Selection Criteria

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.

- Full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, with Endorsement in Clinical Psychology (or eligibility to progress towards same), along with a minimum two‑year full‑time equivalent Master or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology.

- Demonstrated knowledge experience in the provision of evidence‑based psychological assessment, intervention and evaluation of clinical outcomes for a range of common psychological disorders and concerns experienced by young adults with complex health issues. Experience in an oncology setting is preferred but not essential.

- Capacity to design and implement short and medium term treatment protocols for young adults presenting with psychological difficulties in the context of comorbid complex health issues.

- Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication to suit the target audience including the ability to communicate in a sensitive and professional manner with patients, family members/carers, and staff.

- Capacity to provide support and education to other health professionals.

- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to accomplish service goals, improve patient care and outcomes.

- Demonstrated experience in and commitment to quality improvement and research

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Jessica Delaney on jessica.delaney@health.nsw.gov.au

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Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-POWH-SSEH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for Applicants

- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies

- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.

- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description

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