At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide clinical psychology services and leadership in a supportive environment.
- Company: Join the renowned Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, a leader in healthcare.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible hours, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with a commitment to community health.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in mental health while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Must have AHPRA registration and a postgraduate degree in clinical psychology.
The predicted salary is between 72.63 - 72.63 $ per hour.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time or Part Time (Minimum 16 Hours per week) up to October 2027
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $59.59 - $72.63 per hour + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ682699
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
About The Role: Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation's most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.
Provide clinical psychology services to and clinical leadership within psychology. Provide quality consumer-focused, evidence-based psychological services to patients/clients and carers in order to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes for the patients/clients of the service.
Ideal Candidate:
- Current registration with AHPRA and must hold a post graduate degree in clinical psychology (Masters, and/or Doctorate or PhD) that provides eligibility for full membership of the APS and ACPA.
- Demonstrated clinical knowledge, skill and clinical experience in the provision of clinical psychology interventions, demonstrated knowledge and skills in the use of therapies such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Insight Oriented Psychotherapy.
- Demonstrated skills in working with families.
- Experience and demonstrated ability in building and maintaining professional and therapeutic relationships through the application of written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Benefits And Perks:
- Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles)
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance
- Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
- Annual influenza vaccination on us!
- Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
For enquiries, please contact Nora Zhong via email at Applications Close: 16 August 2026.
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