Clinical Psychologist

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (Job Share may be considered for part time hours) Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist Location: Blue Mountains Hospital Remuneration: $118,162.00 – $144,021.00 per annum Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ700188 Applications Close: 26/10/2026 With CORE Values of C ollaboration, O penness, R espect and E mpowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions. Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital is an acute hospital that supports a population of approximately 80,000 and is the only ANZAC Memorial hospital remaining in NSW.

Easily accessible to Sydney residents, our team of clinicians, allied health, and support staff works with the community on a shared goal to maintain the delivery of high-quality healthcare in the Blue Mountains region. The Clinical Psychologist/Clinical Neuropsychologist is a valued member of our multidisciplinary Child and Adolescent Development team, playing a key role in supporting children, adolescents and their families through comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and intervention.

This rewarding position provides the opportunity to work with children and young people aged 0-18 years presenting with a range of developmental delays and disorders, intellectual disability, and behavioural and emotional difficulties. Working within a collaborative and supportive team environment, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based psychological services, including specialist developmental, cognitive and diagnostic assessments.

You will apply advanced clinical knowledge, professional judgement and expertise to the differential diagnosis of developmental and intellectual disabilities, as well as behavioural and emotional disorders, ensuring children and families receive accurate diagnoses and appropriate recommendations to support their ongoing care and development.

As a senior clinician, you will contribute to diagnostic oversight and clinical decision-making while working closely with a range of health professionals to deliver coordinated, family-centred care. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people by helping to identify their strengths, understand their needs, and improve their developmental outcomes through evidence-based assessment and intervention.

This position is ideal for a motivated and compassionate Clinical Psychologist or Clinical Neuropsychologist with strong assessment skills, a commitment to clinical excellence and a passion for working with children, adolescents and families across a diverse range of developmental presentations. Join us and help shape brighter futures for children, young people and their families.

Benefits

available to eligible NBMLHD employees Accrued Day Off (ADO) Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging Novated Leasing Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Fitness Passport What you will bring to the role Accredited postgraduate Master’s or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology.

General Registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA and endorsement in the area of Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology, or working towards endorsement, with eligibility for membership of APS and relevant college. Experience working in the area of child developmental/intellectual disability and demonstrated skills in a broad range of assessments including diagnostic assessments for developmental and intellectual disability and differential diagnosis of disorders such as autism spectrum disorder.

Knowledge of and /or experience with developmental assessment tools such as Bayley’s III, Griffith’s II and autism specific assessment tools is desirable. Knowledge of and experience in working with children/adolescents with various developmental/intellectual disorders also presenting with significant restricted feeding issues Well-developed interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral, computer literacy.

Experience in and willingness to work well within a multidisciplinary team. Commitment to Quality Improvement. Additional information: Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Susan Kerr on Susan.Kerr@health.nsw.gov.au NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply. NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards For assistance with applying please click here .

To find out more about the NSW Health application process please click here. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.