• Make a meaningful impact in young lives across Western Sydney.
• Lead evidence-based clinical care in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team.
• Drive service innovation, education, and research initiatives.

Help shape brighter futures for youth through expert clinical care, education and leadership within a passionate, purpose-driven team.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $109,247 - $133,156 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Parramatta Community Health Centre - Jeffrey House

Where you'll be working
Join the Prevention, Early Intervention and Recovery Service (PEIRS) — a specialist service within Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) providing targeted mental health support for young people aged 12–25. Our multidisciplinary team is driven by a shared vision to foster hope, resilience and recovery in the lives of young people.

• Supportive, close-knit team culture focused on collaboration and growth.
• Opportunities for clinical leadership, research and professional development.
• Contribute to progressive service models in a leading public health district.
• Modern, well-equipped facilities with access to a wide professional network.
• Convenient Western Sydney location with easy access to transport and amenities.

What you'll be doing
As a Clinical Psychologist within our Child, Adolescent and Youth Mental Health PEIRS team, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering expert, evidence-based mental health care to young people and their families.

We’re looking for a candidate with experience in working in mental health with the 12–24 year old population, who is passionate about making a genuine difference to young people’s lives.

• Provide specialist psychological assessment, intervention, and case management in individual and group settings.
• Deliver education and consultation to families, service providers and partner agencies
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and contribute to clinical policy and model of care development.
• Initiate or participate in research projects and integrate evidence-based practice
• Support workforce capability through clinical supervision, training and professional development activities.

Ready to make a difference in youth mental health?

Join one of NSW’s leading health services, where your expertise is valued and your contribution creates lasting impact. Apply today to build your career with Western Sydney Local Health District.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualification: Accredited post-graduate Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology.
• Registration: Full registration as Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency AHPRA and endorsement in the area of Clinical Psychology, or eligibility to progress to endorsement.

Selection Criteria:

1. Demonstrated skills and clinical experience in Mental Health in a community setting including working with children/families who present with moderate to severe emotional and behavioural problems.
2. Demonstrated evidence based skills in the assessment, early intervention and treatment of children and their families presenting with complex mental health issues in a developmental framework.
3. Demonstrated experience and high level skills in the use of a range of standardised psychometric tools administered as a part of a comprehensive assessment of clients referred to the service.
4. Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) and ability to build therapeutic relationships.
5. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and with other service providers to achieve optimal outcomes for children and families.
6. Current valid NSW drivers licence and willing to use for work purposes.

Requisition ID: REQ575412
Applications Close: 29th June 2025

Need more information ?

• Find out more about applying for this position.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Sue Mallick on [email protected]

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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