Clinical Psychologist

Work with leading researchers to make a real impact in psychotherapy and mental health innovation across our region.

Remuneration: $ $67.15 per hour + super

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until June 2026

Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist

Location: James Fletcher Hospital (flexible)

Hours Per Week: 16

Requisition ID: REQ609856

Applications Close: Sunday, 2nd November 2025

Where you'll be working:

The Centre for Psychotherapy (CFP) is a specialist service within HNELHD for borderline personality disorder (BPD) and eating disorders (ED) and is based in Newcastle at the James Fletcher Campus overlooking Newcastle Beach. CFP staff are dedicated to providing evidence based psychotherapy for their consumers and conducting research to ensure this.

An exciting opportunity exists for one or two clinical psychologist/s experienced and interested in research to join the research team which includes working with Dr Carla Walton from Centre for Psychotherapy and Dr Katie McGill who leads the Mental Health Service Research, Innovation and Training Hub. The Telehealth Increased Access to Treatment in Rural Areas (TIATRA) project recently won the Chief Executive Award at the HNE Excellence Awards. TIATRA is a hybrid model of telehealth and face to face DBT for individuals with borderline personality disorder who live in the New England North West region of HNE.

The research position is for a total of 16 hours per week until 30 June 2026 and job share may be considered (depending on applicants). One day of this role is a grant funded position to extend the protocol for TIATRA and the other day is a maternity relief position.

The location for the position is flexible and working from home will be considered. Preferred working days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday to be able to effectively work with the research team.

About the role:

• Working closely with the research team to develop the protocol extension for TIATRA
• Completing and submitting Ethics amendment and documentation
• Liaising with consumers, mental health staff, and other stakeholders
• Implementing the extended protocol for TIATRA research, which will involve an extension of understanding the implementation factors examined in the original study of TIATRA. The focus for this contract will be on exploring sustainability and will include collecting qualitative and quantitative data.
• Diverse research related work also may also include literature searches, scoping reviews, writing draft manuscripts from archival data, qualitative analysis, supervising research volunteers, helping write grant applications, and chairing research meetings.
• The successful applicant will be supported by Dr Carla Walton and Dr Katie McGill along with the wider Mental Health Service Research, Innovation and Training Hub.

About you:

We're looking for a motivated and curious professional with a genuine passion for research and improving mental health outcomes. You'll bring experience in developing and implementing quality improvement, evaluation, or research projects, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to producing meaningful results. You'll be skilled at planning, prioritising, and organising your work to meet deadlines while considering the broader impact on your team and stakeholders.

Ideally, you'll have experience in collecting, interpreting, and reporting both qualitative and quantitative data, and a strong interest in BPD and/or ED will be highly regarded. This role will suit someone who is analytical, organised, and eager to contribute to research that drives better care and outcomes for consumers.

Requirements:

• Current registration as a Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited postgraduate clinical psychology qualification of no less than two years full time duration or recognised equivalent, displayed on the Psychology Board of Australia website.

What we can offer you:

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
• Job share arrangements will be considered.
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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Information for Applicants:

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Hunter New England Health 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.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD- for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

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