Clinical Psychologist

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist

Remuneration: $109,247 - $133,156 per annum plus Superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ617332

Application Close: 16 November 2025

Commencement Date: 2 March 2026

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REQ Clinical Psychologist - Medical Rehabilitation

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

Join Our Compassionate and Skilled Psychology Team at St George Hospital.

We are seeking a dynamic and committed Clinical Psychologist or Clinical Psychology Registrar to join our dedicated team in a permanent full-time role. This role sits within the medical rehabilitation service which includes the newly established Rehabilitation Cognitive Therapy Unit (RCTU) located in the new, modern Kensington Street Building at St George Hospital.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a specialist clinical area, supporting patients with mild to moderate acquired brain injuries, their families and carers in their journey. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering holistic, person-centred care as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) in the enhanced Rehabilitation unit and will be focused on supporting people as they rebuild thinking, communication, and daily living skills following neurological injury or illness.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention for a wide range of psychological issues associated with illness and disability for patients admitted to hospital following an acute neurological event.
• Development and implementation of individual and group treatment protocols suitable for those with an acquired brain injury and/or other complex medical presentations
• Collaborating closely with medical, nursing, and allied health to ensure integrated care delivery.

We are looking for a clinical psychologist or clinical psychology registrar who brings clinical expertise, emotional intelligence, and passion for advocating for vulnerable patients and supporting families through challenging health transitions. Full time or Permanent Part time job share arrangements will be considered.

As an employee of SESLHD you will be supported with ongoing professional development, clinical supervision, and opportunities to contribute to innovative rehabilitation programs. Here, your expertise and experience in Brain Injury Rehabilitation will make a real difference in helping patients and their families navigate the path to recovery. Join us in shaping a healthcare environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

Benefits

• 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.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria

• Full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, with Endorsement in Clinical Psychology (or eligibility to progress to same), along with a minimum two-year full-time equivalent Master or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology.
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention for a range of psychological issues associated with illness and disability, along with the evaluation of clinical outcomes.
• Capacity to design and implement individual and group treatment protocols for a range of psychological issues presenting in the context of acquired brain injury and/or other complex medical conditions.
• Demonstrate high level written and verbal communication skills, organisational skills and time management skills
• Ability to provide in-depth advice and education to enhance service delivery and to guide and support others in providing service excellence, with the capacity to provide clinical supervision to other staff
• Demonstrated experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a health setting
• 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, please contact Elise Klumpes-Grant via email at

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

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- 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.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support(SESLHD-) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.

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