Requisition ID: REQ705389

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 24 hours per week

Remuneration: Clinical Psychologist: $59.59 - $72.63 per hour+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: SWSLHD District Wide Service

Applications close: 15/11/2026

Contact: Rebekah Culbert on [email protected]

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great
The SWSLHD Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP) offers a rewarding chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of older adults by providing a time-limited, goal-orientated multi disciplinary care program following discharge from hospital.

As a Neuropsychologist with the Transitional Aged Care Program, you will play a vital role in assessing and supporting the cognitive, emotional and behavioural wellbeing of older adults undergoing short-term restorative care.

In this role, you will:

- Undertake comprehensive neuropsychological assessments to evaluate cognitive functioning, emotional wellbeing, decision-making capacity, and factors impacting rehabilitation outcomes.
- Provide evidence-based interventions and recommendations to support cognitive functioning, adjustment to illness or injury, and participation in everyday activities.
- Develop individualised management strategies that promote independence.
- Deliver education and support to clients, families, and staff regarding cognitive changes.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to optimise client outcomes and support successful transition following hospitalisation.
- This position offers the opportunity to work within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment while delivering meaningful, person-centred care to older adults living in the community, helping them maximise their cognitive, emotional, and functional independence.

Are You the Right Fit?
You may be the ideal candidate if you are dedicated and passionate about supporting older adults to maintain their independence and quality of life. This role suits someone who:

- Has experience working with older adults
- Has experience undertaking cognitive, behavioural, and psychological assessments and translating findings into practical recommendations
- Enjoys working independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team




- Communicates clearly with clients, families, carers, and health professionals
- Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills when addressing complex cognitive and psychosocial presentations.
- Is committed to supporting clients to achieve their individual goals.
- Has excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Willingness to travel across the SWSLHD District to see clients in their own homes.

Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

- Full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited postgraduate Clinical Neuropsychology qualification of no less than two years full time duration or recognised equivalent.
- Describe a complex case where you completed a neuropsychological assessment for an older person living in the community. How did you translate your assessment findings into practical recommendations, and what impact did your intervention have on the client's ability to function independently?
- Provide an example of how you worked collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, family members, and community services to support an older person with cognitive, behavioural, or psychosocial challenges. What was your role, and how did your contribution influence the client's outcomes?

Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion





We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact

We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

Aboriginal Workforce

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact . Support is also available through the .

More Than Just a Job - Why Work With Us?

Financial Perks

12% superannuation

Salary packaging and novated leasing via

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)

One extra day off each month for full-time employees

Work-Life Balance

Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)

Paid maternity and parental leave

Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Grow Your Career

Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.

Health & Wellbeing

Discounted gym membership through

Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)

Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

Vaccination Requirements

All staff must meet NSW Health's before starting.

Child Safe Employment

South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the . We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Temporary Positions

For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

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