Clinical Psychologist/Clinical Neuropsychologist - Aged Care
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- REQ617239 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $55.10 - $67.16 per hour plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ617239
Application Close: 26 November 2025
Commencement Date: 2nd March 2026
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REQ617239 - Clinical Psychologist/Clinical Neuropsychologist - Aged Care
Join Our Compassionate and Skilled Psychology Team at St George Hospital.
We are seeking a dynamic and committed Clinical Psychologist or Clinical Neuropsychologist (including registrars) to join our dedicated team in a permanent part-time role. This role sits within the aged care service which includes the newly established Behaviour Support Unit (BSU) located in the new, modern Kensington Street Building at St George Hospital. The BSU provides evidence-based clinical and behavioural support for patients with dementia, delirium, and other age-related cognitive conditions.
This is a unique opportunity to work in a specialist clinical area, dedicated to supporting older people living with dementia, delirium, and other age-related cognitive conditions. Our team delivers tailored, evidence-based care that promotes comfort, independence, and quality of life. The purpose of the Behaviour Support Unit is to stabilise behaviour and safely facilitate the transition of care to an appropriate discharge destination. We offer a supportive workplace with ongoing professional development, clinical supervision, and opportunities to contribute meaningfully to a continually evolving service delivery, to meet the needs of the community.
Key responsibilities include:
Provision of high-quality evidence-based psychological assessments and interventions to older adults, including the development of behavioural support plans for those experiencing behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.
Provision of neuropsychological assessments to clarify diagnosis, determine capacity and support treatment and discharge planning
Supporting complex case management and discharge planning
Collaborating closely with medical, nursing and allied health.
We are looking for a clinical psychologist, clinical neuropsychologist or registrar who brings clinical expertise, emotional intelligence, and who is passionate about advocating for vulnerable patients and supporting families through challenging health transitions. Permanent Part time job share arrangements will be considered.
As an employee of SESLHD you will be supported with ongoing professional development, clinical supervision, and opportunities to contribute to innovative behaviour support programs. Join us in shaping a healthcare environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.
Benefits
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria
- Full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, with Endorsement in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology (or eligibility to progress to same), along with a minimum two-year full-time equivalent Master or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology.
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of evidence-based non-pharmacological behavioural support for the management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of neuropsychological assessment, the interpretation of psychometric data and provision of neuropsychological reports and feedback in the context of aged care.
- Demonstrate high level written and verbal communication skills, organisational skills and time management skills.
- Ability to provide in-depth advice and education to enhance service delivery and to guide and support others in providing service excellence, with the capacity to provide clinical supervision to other staff.
- Demonstrated experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a health setting.
- Demonstrated experience in and commitment to quality improvement and research.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions, please contact Elise Klumpes-Grant via email at Elise.KlumpesGrant@invalidemail.com
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-STG@invalidemail.com and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@invalidemail.com) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.
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