Deliver evidence-based care for adults with eating disorders
Join NSW's largest specialist mental health service
Thrive in a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
Assess, treat and empower adults with eating disorders through evidence-based psychological care while shaping recovery alongside a specialist multidisciplinary team.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Psychologist
Remuneration: $42.19 - $61.76 per hour
Hours Per Week: 16
Location: Cumberland Hospital
Where you'll be working
Join Western Sydney Local Health District at Cumberland Hospital, North Parramatta—NSW's largest and Australia's oldest mental health facility, recognised for delivering innovative, person-centred mental health care. As part of the Eating Disorders Treatment Service, you'll work alongside experienced clinicians committed to evidence-based practice, recovery-focused care and continuous professional development. You'll also be part of a district shaping the future of mental health through the new Integrated Mental Health Complex at Westmead.
Work within a highly specialised Eating Disorders Treatment Service supporting adults across hospital and community settings.
Collaborate with experienced psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, dietitians, social workers and allied health professionals.
Be supported by a culture that values collaboration, respect, innovation and empowerment through WSLHD's CORE Values.
Access opportunities for ongoing learning, clinical supervision, professional development and quality improvement initiatives.
Contribute to a service committed to improving outcomes for individuals and families affected by eating disorders.
What you'll be doing
As a Psychologist, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention for adults experiencing eating disorders. Working across inpatient, outpatient and community settings as required, you'll partner with consumers, families and multidisciplinary teams to promote recovery and positive health outcomes.
Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, triage referrals and develop evidence-based treatment plans.
Deliver individual and group psychological therapies using recovery-oriented and trauma-informed approaches.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide care planning, clinical consultation and coordinated treatment.
Build strong therapeutic relationships with consumers, families and healthcare partners to support integrated care and continuity of treatment.
Contribute to service excellence through clinical documentation, quality improvement activities, professional development and departmental initiatives.
Join Us!
If you're passionate about delivering specialist psychological care and empowering people on their recovery journey, we'd love to hear from you. Join Western Sydney Local Health District and help shape the future of innovative mental health services while building a rewarding career in a supportive and progressive environment.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Requirements:
Qualification: Successful completion of a PBA recognised undergraduate degree in Psychology including completion of Internship.
Registration: Current full registration with AHPRA, PBA Psychology Board of Australia
Selection Criteria:
Requisition ID: REQ673560
Applications Close: 23rd July 2026
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For inquiries about the role, contact Natalie Crino on 0407 787 953.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
