Clinical Psychologist, Inpatient Units - Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service Employment Type : Temporary Part Time (through to November 2026)

Position Classification : Clinical Psychologist

Remuneration : $59.59 - $72.64 per hour, plus superannuation

Hours Per Week : 16

Requisition ID : REQ679942

Location : Randwick, Sydney

Applications close date : 9 August 2026.

The SESLHD Mental Health Service is a specialised clinical service, providing care to a local population of over 930,000 residents in the Sydney metropolitan area. We provide care within both hospital and community settings to support people living with mental illness at times when acute intervention is needed, or to remain well in their community and lead their own recovery.

Come Work With Us! The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

Are you an experienced Clinical Psychologist with a passion for providing care to Mental Health consumers? Take up this fantastic opportunity to join our supportive, energetic and creative teams in our inpatient mental health units.

Where you'll be working Inpatient Units, Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service, located on Prince of Wales campus, Randwick.

Extra benefits

- Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, and Novated Leasing. Discounted Private Health Insurance.
- Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
- Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)



for employees and family members.

Selection Criteria

- Full registration with PsyBA with endorsement in Clinical Psychology (or eligibility to progress to same), along with an accredited minimum two-year full-time equivalent Masters degree or higher in Clinical Psychology.
- Demonstrated effective experience in assessment, intervention and evaluation of clinical outcomes working with people with mental distress.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct psychometric assessments and generate comprehensive reports.
- Demonstrated commitment to a consumer focused recovery- orientated approach and consumer collaboration in care planning.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skill.

How To Apply Click APPLY to submit your application Application close : 9 August 2026

For more information we encourage you to contact Deirdre Carberry on [email protected] Interviews are expected to be held between 17 August 2026 and 21 August 2026

Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Need more information?

- Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
- Find out more about applying for this position

Our values and commitment to diversity Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness,



Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace. We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [email protected] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information.

Information For Applicants

- An eligibility list may be created for future Temporary Part Time positions.
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained withing the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed or compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([email protected]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.

📌 Clinical Psychologist, Inpatient Units - ESMHS (Southern Sydney)
🏢 South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD)
📍 Southern Sydney