Description:
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Role title: Clinical Psychologist, Rehabilitation Service
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Role type: Maximum Term, Part-time (28hrs/week) contract (until 30/06/2026)
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Role grade: Clinical Psychologist Year1-5
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Department and location: Rehabilitation Services, Sacred Heart Health Service, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst
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Salary: $ 109,247.08- $ 133,156.05(pro-rata) + super
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
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Deliver evidence-based psychological care that truly changes lives across admitted and non-admitted rehabilitation services – assess, treat, and support patients on their journey through medical rehabilitation, helping them achieve their best possible outcomes.
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Shape the future of treatment by measuring the effectiveness of your interventions using outcome tools and feedback from patients and carers – your impact will be seen and felt.
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Empower others with your expertise – provide education, guidance, and support to staff, patients, and carers to ensure your recommendations are implemented effectively.
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Collaborate in a dynamic multidisciplinary team – attend case conferences and work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic, coordinated care for every patient.
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Be a valued voice across the hospital – offer expert consultation on clinical psychology matters within the team and across St. Vincent’s Hospital to influence broader patient care strategies.
About you
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Current AHPRA registration and clinical psychology endorsement (or eligibility to obtain both), with supervisor approval from the Psychology Board of Australia—or a clear pathway and motivation to get there.
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Proven experience delivering time-limited Cognitive Behaviour Therapy across a variety of emotional and medical conditions, with a strong foundation in evidence-based care.
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Interest or experience in running mindfulness groups, with openness to developing new therapeutic skills in this area.
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Strong communication skills—both written and verbal—with a collaborative approach that enhances multidisciplinary teamwork.
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Unrestricted NSW Driver’s Licence (or equivalent) to support flexible, patient-centred care across service locations.
Why work at St Vincent’s?
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Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
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Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
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Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
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Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
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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.
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A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location
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Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches
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A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people
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Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus
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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.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is 04 June 2025.
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the requirements listed in the About You section here.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies
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