Posted 30 July, 2026
Clinical Psychologist, Burns
Northern Sydney Local Health District
St Leonards, Royal North Shore Hospital | Sydney
Full Time
Reference: 55_459517_346336
Clinical Psychologist Burns, Plastics, Maxillofacial and reconstructive services.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time positions available
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $59.59 - $72.64 per hour
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ681724
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $59.59 - $72.64 per hour
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ681724
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.
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- Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
- Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.
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Where you'll be working
Where you'll be working
Royal North Shore Hospital, Burns and Plastics
What you'll be doing
The Clinical Psychologist will support patients during their admission under the Burns, Plastics, Maxillofacial and Reconstructive Service and outpatient visits. The position will provide assessment and treatment of psychological issues that impact on adjustment to the acute and chronic injuries and also impact on engagement in the rehabilitation process within a multi-disciplinary service.
Working with the multidisciplinary team and in partnership with other service providers, the Clinical Psychologist provides evidence based psychological assessment, psychometric assessment when indicated and psychological treatment through individual, family parenting and group treatment programs.
The Clinical Psychologist will support patients during their admission under the Burns, Plastics, Maxillofacial and Reconstructive Service and outpatient visits. The position will provide assessment and treatment of psychological issues that impact on adjustment to the acute and chronic injuries and also impact on engagement in the rehabilitation process within a multi-disciplinary service.
Working with the multidisciplinary team and in partnership with other service providers, the Clinical Psychologist provides evidence based psychological assessment, psychometric assessment when indicated and psychological treatment through individual, family parenting and group treatment programs.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Masters or Doctorate level post graduate qualification in Clinical Psychology from an APAC accredited University and Full Registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of patients with burn injury related mental health problems.
- Demonstrated capacity to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
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For role related queries or questions contact Rowan Gillies on [email protected]
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Applications Close: 11 August 2026
