Job Type: Full-time

Compensation: AUD 108,659 - AUD 108,659 - yearlyJob DescriptionFull-time, 12-month Fixed-Term position at HEW Level 7.Based at Fairfield Connect with on-site working arrangements.Salary: $108,659 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.Provide specialist psychological assessment and intervention for adults with diabetes and complex mental health presentations.The OpportunityYou will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based intervention for adults living with diabetes and complex comorbid mental health presentations within the Fairfield Hospital Diabetes Service.Working under broad direction, you will independently adapt recognised psychological approaches for complex physical and mental health needs. You will provide specialist advice on psychological formulation, risk, treatment planning and referral pathways, while coordinating care across endocrinology, diabetes education, allied health and primary care.You will also evaluate clinical outcomes and service data, identify risks and service gaps, and recommend improvements to the integrated-care model. Your expertise will support clinical protocols, research and knowledge translation activities, as well as psychology training and capability development.What Success Looks Like:Deliver safe, ethical and evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention for adults with diabetes and complex comorbidities.Coordinate psychological input across multidisciplinary services to support integrated, patient-centred care.Provide authoritative advice on clinical risk, formulation, treatment planning and referral pathways.Translate professional standards and evidence into effective protocols, resources and service improvements.Evaluate clinical outcomes and contribute to research,



knowledge translation and workforce capability.A relevant postgraduate qualification in clinical psychology and current registration as a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, with endorsement in Clinical Psychology.Specialist experience delivering evidence-based assessment and intervention for adults with complex mental health presentations.Demonstrated ability to exercise independent professional judgement and provide specialist advice within clinical governance frameworks.Strong multidisciplinary communication skills and experience in clinical outcome measurement, service evaluation, quality improvement or applied research.BenefitsWe invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of perks designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners and novated motor vehicle leasing.Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.Onsite childcare:Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.Position Enquiries: Direct toEvelyn Smith, Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology via .Please include the job reference code REF1975Q.Closing Date: 11:59pm, Thursday 5 November2026.Checks: Appointment to this position is subject to a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) for paid employment in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 (NSW).Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.

📌 Clinical Psychologist (Fairfield)
🏢 Western Sydney University
📍 Fairfield