12 Dec
NSW Health
North Parramatta
- Deliver meaningful, evidence-based care in a leading mental health facility
- Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team
- Help shape the future of mental health care in Western Sydney
Support recovery through expert assessment, therapy, and collaborative mental health care within a specialised adult service.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 11th November 2026)
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $57.30 - $69.84 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Location: Cumberland Hospital, North Parramatta
Where you'll be working
Cumberland Hospital in North Parramatta is part of Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) – NSW’s largest and Australia’s oldest mental health facility. This historic site is home to teams driving innovation, respect and compassionate care. As part of a major transformation, you’ll contribute to the new Integrated Mental Health Complex at Westmead while supporting diverse communities across Western Sydney.
You’ll join a team that:
- Provides primary, secondary and tertiary mental health care across the district
- Values collaboration, respect, and continuous career development supported by our CORE values
- Works in a culture that celebrates innovation and evidence-based practice
- Offers access to a broad clinical network and specialist pathways
- Is committed to empowering consumers through recovery-focused care
What you'll be doing
You will provide high-quality psychological assessment and interventions for adults experiencing severe and complex mental health presentations. Your expertise will contribute to safe,
integrated and consumer-centred mental health services across multiple care settings.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Deliver psychometric, neuropsychological and therapeutic interventions for adult consumers
- Participate in multidisciplinary consultations, case reviews and treatment planning
- Partner with key stakeholders to ensure seamless, integrated and recovery-oriented care
- Provide supervision, education and in-service support to colleagues and students
- Maintain accurate, confidential consumer documentation in line with NSW Health and WSLHD policies
Be part of a team making a real impact in mental health care across Western Sydney.
Apply now and build a meaningful career with NSW Health – where your work truly matters.
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: Completion of a recognised Master's or Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology
Registration: Current full registration with AHPRA, Psychology Board of Australia
Selection Criteria:
- Experience providing individual and group evidence-based therapy including CBT and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for adults with severe mental illness (SMI).
- Experience providing psychometric and neuropsychological assessments for adults with SMI.
- Experience working in inpatient and/or community mental health settings with adult mental health consumers.
- Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills in producing comprehensive reports or briefs.
- Willingness to travel between inpatient and community mental health units in WSLHD.
- Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia.
Requisition ID: REQ623545
Applications Close: 11th January 2026
Need more information ?
- Find out more about applying for this position.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Denise Chu on 0427 937 068.
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: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
📌 Clinical Psychologist (North Parramatta)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 North Parramatta
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