Clinical Psychologist

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to 15 Feburary 2026

Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist

Remuneration: Full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 22

Requisition ID: REQ605445

Location: Randwick

Applications Close: 21 September 2025

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

What you'll be doing

Primarily responsible for the provision of assessment and therapy services to inpatients of

Sydney Children's Hospital referred for behavioural, emotional and social difficulties. Referring teams include, but are not limited to, Respiratory, General Medicine, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Immunology, Orthopaedics and Infectious Diseases. Inpatients are a priority, however where time permits the Clinical Psychologist may also consult to outpatient clinics, including but not limited to the Irritable Bowel Disease, Feeding, Surgical Bowel and Tracheo-Oesophageal Fistula clinics.

The Sydney Children's Hospital Randwick Psychology Department is seeking to recruit a temporary part-time Clinical Psychologist, 22 hours per week until to provide psychological assessment and therapeutic interventions, primarily to inpatients. The caseload is complex and highly variable. The Clinical Psychologist works closely with multiple clinical teams and psychology colleagues to promote optimal outcomes for patients. This position is shared with another Clinical Psychologist in the department. The Psychology Department has an established culture of collegiality, respect, reflective practice, professional supervision and support.

About You

Describe the qualities and attributes of an ideal candidate, followed by specific skills and qualifications.

• Full Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. Full endorsement with the Psychology Board of Australia in the area of Clinical Psychology or eligible to progress to same with the Psychology Board of Australia
• Minimum two-year full-time equivalent accredited postgraduate Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology
• Experience in paediatric psychological assessment and therapy
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of emotional, social and behavioural issues that can arise for children with complex and/or chronic medical conditions.

Applicants currently enrolled in a combined Masters/PhD are eligible to apply if they have completed the equivalent of Masters degree requirements as part of the PhD pathway. Evidence of this is demonstrated by a completed PDEC-76 form and cover letter from the University confirming Masters degree requirements have been met.

Applicants are eligible to apply if they have completed an accredited Masters degree and are awaiting their graduation ceremony. Written confirmation from the University is required.

Successful applicants who have completed the Masters degree or Masters degree requirements and are awaiting full registration from the Psychology Board of Australia will be paid at Year 2 of the Psychologist Scale until they have full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, at which point they will commence on Year 1 of the Clinical Psychologist scale.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)

• Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)

• Salary packaging for tax savings

• Meal entertainment savings

• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Fitness Passport

• Flexible Work Practice Opportunities

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description

• Find out more about applying for this position

• Learn more about The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

• Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.

Further Contacts and Support

For role related queries or questions contact Anna Mandalis on

We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact SCHN-EA-

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Child Safe Standards

SCHN is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

• Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.

• NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.

• SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.

• Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

• All workers must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail.

• This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian Website

• For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.

Eligibility List –

An eligibility list may be created for future temporary part time vacancies.

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