Care is our passion. People are our business. Excellence is our standard. Growth is our ambition.

Who we are:

As the only private hospital located in the region, Maitland Private Hospital prides itself on delivering positive patient experiences. We have a dedicated and experienced team of specialists, doctors and nurses who meet the needs of our diverse and changing community by providing exceptional patient-centred care, state-of-the-art medical technology, and a warm, welcoming environment for patients and their families.

Located only 30 minutes from Newcastle, Maitland Private maintains a community-focused feel, while being able to deliver high quality health services to the Maitland and Hunter Valley regions. The hospital encompasses 185 beds, 6 operating theatres, 10 bed ICU, with associated rehabilitation, medical and surgical Wards. Our services include two major medical centres, a dedicated mental health unit, an in office cancer centre including radiation oncology, radiology practice and pathology laboratory.

Maitland Private Hospital is a key facility within the Healthe Care Group. We are a private healthcare provider of choice, driving innovation and clinical best practice to the services we provide.

Your new role as a Mental Health Allied Health Member:

Maitland Private Hospital gives skilled clinicians a platform to make tangible differences to service user’s quality of life and improve health outcomes. Our Mental Health facility has recently expanded to 68 voluntary inpatient beds.



We currently have a PART-TIME MATERNITY CONTRACT opportunity for a highly motivated and committed ALLIED HEALTH MEMBER to join our friendly and supportive Mental Health team within The Barrington Clinic Inpatient Unit. We are looking for someone available 2-3 days per week, including Friday and an immediate start. This position is valid until October 2027.

About you (essential criteria):

- Current Working with Children Check and Police Check.

- Current registration with AHPRA or appropriate body as a Psychologist, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist

- Highly developed assessment and treatment skills

- Strong collaborative interpersonal skills with well-developed verbal and written communication skills and ability to engage and build rapport with patients.

- Immunisation evidence and serology report in accordance with NSW Health.

- Australian permanent resident status or equivalent work rights required.

- Experience facilitating group programs including but not limited to DBT, CBT, ACT or similar.

- Must be available on Fridays

Desirable attributes:

- Willingness to work across inpatient and day patient settings

- Experience delivering 1:1 therapy and brief interventions

Flexible working arrangements can be supported including term time work patterns.



As part of the Healthe Care group Maitland Private employees have further opportunities to work across multiple work sites including Lingard Private, Gosford Private and Brisbane Waters Private Hospitals. Pay level will be dependent on experience in line with the NSW Private Hospitals award.

Healthe Care is an equal opportunity employer. At Maitland Private Hospital, we’re all about supporting real people to deliver extraordinary care. As part of the Maitland Private team, you can expect:

- Attractive Remuneration Package

- Collaboration with like-minded professionals across a multi-disciplinary team

- Work-Life Balance – Flexible rostering & working conditions

- Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities, including potential to undertake discounted post graduate study and paid study leave.

- Super & Novated Lease Salary Packaging Options

- Wellbeing programs including discounted private health insurance

- Fitness Passport

- Comprehensive Orientation Program

- Discounted Massages on-site

Applications must address and meet essential criteria. Applications must include current CV and names of at least 2 professional referees.

Position enquiries and applications:

Closing date: Friday, 27th November 2026

Interested to know more?

Jen Quilty | Nurse Unit Manager | Maitland Private Hospital | 175 Chisholm Road, East Maitland NSW 2323 | E: ••••@healthecare.com.au | T: +61 • •••• •400 | W: maitlandprivate.com.au

*Due to the large volume of applicants, only successful candidates will be contacted.

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