Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist

Remuneration: $102,051 - $125,151 per annum plus Superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ373572

Are you seeking a wonderful opportunity to progress and excel in your career?

About Us

Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.

Where you will be based

The Centre for Education and Workforce Development (CEWD) is the education and training service for SLHD. CEWD provides a wide range of development opportunities to both the clinical and non-clinical workforce. Some broad portfolios include: clinical placements, orientation, traineeships, management and leadership, corporate skills and clinical skills including teaching through simulation. CEWD is also a major delivery site of the NSW Health RTO and provide a wide range of nationally... recognised vocational education and training programs and qualifications.

About The Role

The purpose of this position is to lead the development, implementation and evaluation of psychology interventions that support high functioning teams and individuals across the District. This might include but is not limited to work place culture review, team function analysis/intervention and coaching. These interventions would be consistent with current guidelines and have been shown to be effective in staff development.

This position requires a broad understanding of psychological theory as it pertains to the successful functioning of organisations; an understanding of the role of behavioural factors in organisational effectiveness and employee satisfaction, productivity, safety and well-being, and an understanding of the social, political and economic context determining organisational workplace design and the role of psychological factors. The Clinical Psychologist will participate in the evaluation of programs, outcomes of services, assist in the development and provision of education and training programs, and will be expected to supervise post-graduate provisional psychologists where appropriate. Work will occur within the context of a multidisciplinary team in collaboration with Workforce Development Consultants and Nurse Educators.

We Are Looking For Someone Who …
• Holds a post graduate degree in clinical psychology (Masters, and/or Doctorate or PhD that provides eligibility for full membership of the APS with current registration with AHPRA to practice as a psychologist, endorsement or working towards endorsement in clinical psychology. Early career psychologists are invited to apply.
• Demonstrates the understanding of psychological theory as it pertains to the successful functioning of organisations and the role of behavioural factors in organisational effectiveness and employee satisfaction, productivity, safety and well-being.

What We Can Offer You (for Eligible Employees) …
• Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport
• Great education opportunities through the Centre for Education and Workforce Development

Please view the Position Description for further details.

For enquiries, please contact Marie Heydon on 0477 334 026 or via email at [email protected] .

About Working For SLHD

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

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Applications Close: 8 February 2023

Agency: Health
Sydney NSW Australia

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