Senior Psychologist Team Leader

Employment Details Employment Type : Permanent Full Time Location : Goulburn Position Classification : Snr Psychologist Remuneration : $123,974 to $134,338 per annum Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ Applications Close : 18 January 2026 Interview Details : Scheduled within 10 days of closing About the Service Join Our Team as a Psychologist – Make a Lasting Impact. Are you a compassionate and skilled Psychologist ready to contribute to holistic mental health care? At Southern, we are committed to supporting the psychological wellbeing of our community through evidence‑based practices and collaborative care. Make a difference. Grow your career. Support mental health. Support for Working within SNSWLHD Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Salary packaging options Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government What you'll be doing This position is responsible for the professional, operational and clinical leadership and management of Psychologists within the inpatient Mental Health (MH) team including the coordination and provision of accessible, equitable, and evidence-based Psychology services and delivery of direct clinical care to consumers and their families. The role ensures high quality Psychology services are provided to consumers, carers and families by providing expert advice and working with other MH service managers to enhance service standards and quality across the district. The position also manages a clinical caseload. Selection Criteria A bachelor or postgraduate degree in Psychology and Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia with a minimum of one year at the 9th year of service and thereafter point on the salary scale for Psychologist. Demonstrated professional and operational leadership experience, including demonstrated understanding and experience of service provision in complex health settings. Demonstrated high level clinical and advanced practice skills in Psychology assessment and intervention and expertise in clinical leadership and clinical supervision. Demonstrated leadership in the planning, implementation and evaluation of service delivery incorporating the quality improvement process and policy/practice guideline development. Proven ability to work autonomously with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands, monitor performance, problem solve and utilise independent professional judgement. Demonstrated high level communication skills (oral and written) including advocacy and negotiation skills. Demonstrated organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays. We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team Information for applicants Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health. This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child‑safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well‑being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce. For more information, click here. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier‑free application process. To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. 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