Clinical Psychologist at HammondCare

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychological Assessment, Treatment Protocols, Anxiety Treatment, Depression Treatment, Adjustment to Life Changes, Chronic Pain Management, Multidisciplinary Teamwork, Service Development, Evaluation, Self-Motivation, Organisation, Time Management, Adaptation of Standardised Approaches

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

About the role This exciting 12 month fixed-term Part-time (0.4 FTE or 0.6 FTE) opportunity with possibility of extension is for an enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist to work at Braeside Hospital as part of a multidisciplinary medical rehabilitation team, and will provide hospital-based psychological services to patients with mood disorders alongside a wide range of acquired disabilities, including but not limited to, stroke, neurological conditions and/or orthopaedic injuries. The opportunity may also exist to work in other inpatient settings such as Older Person’s Mental Health or Palliative Care. About you Completed Masters or Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology. Full registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency (AHPRA) with full endorsement in the area of Clinical Psychology, or eligibility to work towards Clinical Psychology endorsement Demonstrated experience in the psychological assessment and treatment of people with anxiety, depression, adjustment to life changes/illness, and/or chronic pain. Clinical experience across inpatient and community settings would be desirable. Capacity to design and implement short- and medium-term treatment protocols for a range of psychological issues, and the ability to adapt standardised approaches to meet the needs of patients with disability and/or CALD backgrounds. Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a health setting Demonstrated high levels of self-motivation, organisation and time management and the capacity to contribute to service development and evaluation. Benefits - What are we offering Market-leading remuneration Salary packaging; $15,900 annually for living expenses, plus up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefits. Additional training & career development opportunities Leave benefits – purchased additional annual leave. Reward and Recognition Program Fitness Passports: Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family. Free independent, confidential counselling services, wand wellbeing resources available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you & your family. Exclusive discounts at MyCar; Servicing, Brakes, Repairs, and Tyre Care Plans Exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and Samsung Please click on Apply Now and attach your resume and cover letter addressing the criteria above. For any specific queries please contact Stefan Bogdanov at sbogdanov@hammond.com.au Closing date: 15th March 2026 HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We thrive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves. All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, immunisation staff screening & vaccination compliance checks. Make a difference every day to the lives of older Australians in need by joining the team at HammondCare. We provide expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation, led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise. We’ve been caring for people for over 90 years, recruiting and developing passionate team members who can support older people through some of life’s most difficult circumstances. Whether it’s in our innovative residences, our hospitals, or at home, from the most complex situations to just offering a little help, we bring the same skill, experience and compassion to all we do. It's not just care, it's HammondCare. We recognise and celebrate individuals who go above and beyond in their work. Our Mission in Action Awards honour outstanding contributions, while our Service Awards acknowledge the dedication of employees who have been with us for many years. Frontline team members benefit from training in our industry-leading care model, as well as specialised courses in dementia and palliative care. We also offer generous scholarships for higher education, along with programs designed to develop leadership and management skills. Plus, enjoy a $1,000 bonus for successful employee referrals. As a registered charity, we offer salary packaging that allows you to have up to $15,900 of your income tax free, along with the ability to spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals, and entertainment, all tax free. Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay with these fantastic benefits! Enhance your wellbeing with Fitness Passport, offering discounted access for you and your family to local gyms, pools, and fitness centres. When you need additional support, our Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential counselling sessions, ensuring you have the resources to thrive.

Responsibilities

This role involves providing hospital-based psychological services to patients with mood disorders alongside a wide range of acquired disabilities, such as stroke and neurological conditions, within a multidisciplinary medical rehabilitation team. The psychologist will also be responsible for designing and implementing short- and medium-term treatment protocols tailored to patient needs.