Clinical Psychologist at St Vincents Health Network Sydney Public Hospital

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jun, 26

Salary

138482.0

Posted On

20 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychological Assessments, Evidence-Based Interventions, Diagnosis, Formulation, Treatment Planning, Clinical Reviews, Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration, Information Provision, Education, Skills Training, Palliative Care, Distress Management, Dysfunction Treatment, AHPRA Registration, Clinical Psychology Endorsement

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description: Role title: Clinical Psychologist (Year 1-5) Role type: Permanent, part time (24hrs per week) Department and location: Palliative Care Service, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst Salary: $113,617.00 - $138,482.00 (Pro rata) + Super + Salary Packaging Better and fairer care. Always. We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. About the role Permanent part-time role working within the Sacred Heart Health Service, a publicly funded sub-acute facility, co-located with St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney The service is one of Australia’s largest and leading palliative care and rehabilitation providers and offers inpatient and outpatient services The Clinical Phycologist will provide psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions for consumers of the palliative care service and their families Assess, diagnose, formulate and treat psychological distress and dysfunction in the palliative care context Participate in clinical reviews and multidisciplinary team meetings to support decision making around the treatment planning and delivery for consumers of the palliative care service Work collaboratively with consumers, their families and natural supports, providing information, education and skills training as appropriate About you Current unrestricted NSW Drivers License Full psychologist registration with AHPRA Endorsement in Clinical Psychology or working towards endorsement Accredited postgraduate Master’s or Doctorate degree in clinical psychology, with a minimum duration of two years full-time (or equivalent) Demonstrated experience working with people in acute hospital or palliative care settings Knowledge of assessment and evidence-based psychological interventions for distress and dysfunction related to palliative care Why work at St Vincent’s? Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave About the hospital In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst. A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations. Equal opportunity We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. As part of our commitment to reconciliation we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community. How to apply The closing date for applications is 17th April 2026. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert. Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies. Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Set up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen. St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more. Click Forgot your password? from the Sign-in screen and follow the instructions to reset.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Psychologist will provide psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions for consumers of the palliative care service and their families, including assessing, diagnosing, formulating, and treating psychological distress and dysfunction in this context. They will also participate in clinical reviews and multidisciplinary team meetings to support treatment planning and collaborate with consumers and families by providing education and skills training.