Delivering excellence in complex mental health treatment.
Requisition ID: REQ671076
Employment Type: Full-Time Temporary until 28 June 2027
Position Classification: Senior Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $144,702.00 to $152,992.00 + superannuation + salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 38 hours per week
Location: James Fletcher Hospital Newcastle
Applications Close: Wednesday 8th July 2026
About the role:
This senior role provides specialist assessment, formulation, and evidence-based psychotherapy for individuals and groups with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and/or complex eating disorders. Therapeutic approaches may include Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), DBT for Eating Disorders, CBT-E, and Conversational Model Therapy.
The position also provides clinical leadership and supervision to psychologists and mental health clinicians, delivers specialist consultation and training across the District, and supports high-quality care for people with complex presentations.
In addition, the Senior Clinical Psychologist leads and contributes to service development, quality improvement, outcome evaluation, research activities, and reporting. The role is accountable to the Service Director, Centre for Psychotherapy.
About you
You are passionate about supporting people with Borderline Personality Disorder and/or complex eating disorders and committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychotherapy. You value structured, model-driven practice and are open to working within established therapeutic frameworks.
Training in the Centre for Psychotherapy’s core modalities is provided for clinicians who are not yet experienced in these approaches. You will be supported through structured learning, regular supervision, and ongoing individual and group consultation.
Requirements
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:
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:
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Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
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Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
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4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
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Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
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Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
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Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional information:
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An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
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This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
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To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
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We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
How to apply:
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
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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. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via
[email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.
HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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