At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team providing psychological support across various settings.
- Company: Hunter New England Health, committed to enriching community health.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, professional development, and wellness programs.
- Other info: Access to ongoing education and supportive teams for your growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Must hold general registration as a Psychologist in Australia.
The predicted salary is between 72.63 - 72.63 $ per hour.
Join a supportive, dynamic team where your conversations can change lives.
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $42.19 - $72.63 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: Casual
Requisition ID: REQ697778
Applications Close: Sunday, 25th October 2026
Interviews are planned for Wednesday, 4th November 2026.
About the Casual Role:
Looking for flexibility, variety, and the chance to grow your skills? The Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist Casual Pool may be exactly what you are looking for! As a casual, you’ll provide short-term cover across Hunter New England sites and services. This could be full-time or part-time casual contracts of up to 13 weeks, depending on your availability and preferences.
In this role, there is an opportunity for diverse experiences across a wide range of clinical areas. We offer flexible and negotiable workdays to support your work-life balance. While shifts aren’t guaranteed, we’ll do our best to match your availability and preferences with service needs so you can enjoy the flexibility this role provides. You’ll also have the opportunity to build your professional network, working as a valued member of a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality care. Our teams are highly experienced, supportive, and welcoming, ensuring you feel encouraged and confident as you settle into your casual role.
About our services:
Hunter New England provides Psychological services to the wider community, with the opportunity for casual staff to work in diverse and complex caseloads across our district. Working in inpatient, outpatient and community settings you would get valuable experience and the opportunity to upskill in different areas. The Allied Health Casual Pool helps maintain consistent service delivery across our district.
Areas that you can choose to work within (you communicate your preference for location on a monthly basis):
- Hunter Valley
- Lower mid-North Coast (Including Taree and Forster)
- Tamworth area
- Armidale and Inverell areas
- Narrabri and Moree areas
- Greater Newcastle
You will be provided thorough orientation to each site and service. Additionally, you will be supported by senior staff responsible for the site/service, as well as being welcomed by the wider team for peer support. Being an employee of Hunter New England will give you access to regular educational opportunities including online learning.
We want you to feel confident and supported, so will help you get settled in by providing:
- Supervisor at each site – you’ll have a go-to person for guidance and formal supervision
- Site-specific orientation – tailored to the team and service you are working in
- Professional development – you’ll have a chance to join the team’s in-house education and PD
- Access to online learning – through My Health Learning for ongoing development.
Plus, you’ll be welcomed by our experienced, friendly teams who value each other and love working together.
If you are a current employee of Hunter New England Health, please contact Aly Holt prior to commencing your application for the casual pool.
Requirements:
- Hold general registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia via AHPRA.
- Current eligibility to drive in NSW and the ability and willingness to travel for work purposes which may involve driving long distances.
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:
- Relocating? The Welcome Experience offers free support to help you and your family settle into your new community.
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- 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
Information for Applicants:
Salary Packaging is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health 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. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS!
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