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]

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Achieve Something Great

The SWSLHD Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP) offers a rewarding prospect 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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Position Information Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.

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