Clinical Psychologist – Bankstown/Liverpool Older Person's Mental Health Community Team

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 20 hours per week

Location: Liverpool Hospital Mental Health Service or Bankstown Community Health Centre

Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist

Remuneration: $ $67.15 per hour

Requisition ID: REQ603946

Application Close Date: 21/09/2025

Interview Date Range: 24/09/2025 – 01/10/2025

Contact Details: Jennifer Markham – |

Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position

About the Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Liverpool or Bankstown Older People's Community Mental Health Team.

This is a unique opportunity to work within a highly experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering compassionate, person-centred mental health care to older adults.

As part of the South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) Mental Health Service, you'll be contributing to a broader mission of promoting mental wellbeing across the community. Our services focus on early intervention, holistic care, and empowering individuals and their families through evidence-based treatment and support.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a team that prioritises clinical integrity, collaboration, and innovation
• Access to professional development through our Foundations of Community Mental Health Program
• Contribute to a service that values your input in quality improvement, research, and community partnerships

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of older people and thrive in a collaborative clinical environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll be Doing

To deliver specialist psychological and psychosocial assessment, diagnosis, interventions and consultation in order to address the needs of consumers who are living with complex mental health problems and disorders.

The role also participates in the evaluation of clinical outcomes of services and assists in the development and provision of education and training programs. Additionally, the role supervises Psychologists and other disciplines working within the LHD according to organisational needs.

Where You'll Be Working

SWSLHD Community Mental Health Services provide comprehensive, community-based mental health care across South Western Sydney.

These services cater to different age groups, including children, adolescents, adults, and older persons, ensuring specialised care throughout various life stages. The multidisciplinary teams offer a range of supports, including mental health assessments, crisis intervention, care coordination, and therapy. They work closely with inpatient services, GPs, and other community organisations to provide holistic care.

The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Community Mental Health Services an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

• Full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited postgraduate Clinical Psychology qualification of no less than two years full time duration or recognised equivalent.
• Describe a time when you provided a complex clinical assessment and intervention using evidence-based therapeutic techniques; to support an older adult. How did you tailor your approach to meet the individual needs of the consumer, and what was the outcome?
• How have you contributed to the development or supervision of others in a clinical setting? Please include examples of providing supervision to psychologists or students, supporting multidisciplinary teams, or leading quality improvement or research initiatives.
• Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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Additional Information

Salary Packaging

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Health & Fitness

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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