Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 31 December 2026
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: 118162 - 144021 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 28
Requisition ID: REQ682292
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 4 September 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Natalie Silove on
[email protected]
At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.
As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.
Opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary tertiary team providing State Wide Diagnosis and Assessment for children aged 0-12 years old presenting with complex neurodevelopmental disorders including ADHD and Learning difficulties.
A hybrid model of service delivery includes Telehealth and in person assessment.
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.
What you'll be doing
To work as part of a professional team who are providing a multl-disclplinary diagnostic and assessment service for children/adolescents with a range of complex developmental, learning disabilities and behavioural issues. The Child Development Unit is a tertiary referral centre for NSW for complex developmental and behavioural disorders. We provide multidisciplinary assessment, diagnosis and individual management planning.
Team leader for specific research projects as required.
The Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist will:
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Work collaboratively within the Child Development Unit as a member of amulti-disclpllnary team, which includes medical, educational, nursing and allied health professionals.
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Provide assessments of complex developmental, learning and cognitive disorders
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Liaise and consult with other professionals within the hospital, Department of
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Education and with community agencies within NSW.
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Participate in the professional activities of the Psychology Department.
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Actively participate in research activities within the Child Development Unit
Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
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Completion of post graduate qualification in clinical psychology/neuropsychology or equivalent
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Registration with the NSW Psychologists Registration Board and eligibility for membership of the APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists
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Prior experience and expertise in diagnosis and assessment of children and adolescents with specific learning difficulties and formulation of treatment and management plans and provision of consultative services
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Clinical and assessment experience in children with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability and complex developmental disorders
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Experience in teaching and supervision
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Capacity to lead and develop research projects within the field of child development
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Demonstrated ability to work flexibly and with initiative within a multidisciplinary team
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Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills with respect tocase and time management and in the provision of appropriate written reports skills
Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to 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.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.
An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
Need more information?
about applying for this position
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at
[email protected]
For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
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