SESLHD - Clinical Psychologist in the Newborn Care Department - Royal Hospital for Women

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until February 2026

Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist

Remuneration: $ $67.16 per hour plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 16

Requisition ID: REQ616492

Location: Randwick, Sydney

Applications Close: Sunday, 16 November 2025

Where you'll be working

The Royal Hospital for Women is a multi-faceted tertiary referral and teaching hospital, internationally recognised as one of the world's leading centres for the care of mothers, babies, and women with benign gynaecological and gynae-oncology conditions. As the only stand-alone women's hospital in New South Wales, it offers unique opportunities for innovative clinical practice and is committed to delivering excellence in women's health care through both practice and ongoing research.

Part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD), the hospital is co-located with other major facilities on the Randwick Hospitals Campus—one of the State's most comprehensive health care precincts. This location supports a rich environment for collaboration and expertise across specialties.

Ideally situated between the University of New South Wales and Coogee Beach, The Royal Hospital for Women is just 15 minutes from Sydney's Central Business District and harbour. Its proximity to some of Sydney's best beaches, restaurants, and sporting facilities offers staff the added benefit of a vibrant lifestyle alongside a rewarding and supportive professional environment.

The role

To provide Developmental Assessment Services for children and their familities in the Royal Hospital for Women Newborn Care Department Follow-up Program. The program provides developmental assessment of high risk neonates who have been cared for in the Royal Hospital for Women Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The Growth and Development Clinic provides support for the families of these children in providing appropriate feedback, support and advice to familites regarding development, behaviour and general management issues. The role of the Psychologist is to carry out psychological, developmental and cognitive assessments of infants and young children. This includes preparing reports for parents and other agencies as required and liaising with referral agencies regarding appropriate intervention strategies.

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 as a Psychologist with AHPRA
• Postgraduate qualifications at Masters or Doctoral level in Clinical Psychology or Educational and Developmental Psychology from an APAC accredited University
• Experience in psychological and developmental assessment of children aged 0-7years
• Experience in the administration of standard assessments tools (Bayley 4,Griffiths 3, WPPSIV, Vineland3)
• Experience working with children and their families, including children with neurodevelopmental conditions (ASD, ADHD, ID, GDD)
• Experience providing families with support to enhance parent-child interaction and to address problems with development and behaviour of infants and young children.
• Experience with writing reports and for families and referral agencies.
• Excellent communication skills.

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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- 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:

• If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
• 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
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website

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