Endorsed Clinical Psychologist- Heart Centre for Children

Employment Type: Temporary / Part Time (up to 2 October 2026) Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist Remuneration: 113,617 – 138,482 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging) Hours Per Week: 34 Requisition ID: REQ Location: Network across Westmead and Randwick Applications Close: Midnight on 13 February 2026 Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives. Are you a clinical psychologist seeking a meaningful and specialised role within a collaborative and expert team? Join our dynamic team of clinicians dedicated to supporting children and families navigating cardiac-related psychological challenges. This is a unique opportunity to apply and advance your skills in a diverse and dynamic environment, offering a mix of inpatient and outpatient work, individual and group interventions, cardiac transplant assessments, and the facilitation of ward-based education sessions. If you’re passionate about clinical health psychology and thrive in a multidisciplinary setting where your expertise is valued and your professional development is supported, we’d love to hear from you We also welcome interest from passionate clinicians seeking flexible working arrangements or part‑time opportunities. What you'll be doing This diverse position provides specialised Clinical Psychology services to infants, children, adolescents, parents, and families within the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN) Cardiac Service. The role encompasses the delivery of inpatient and outpatient psychological interventions, including via telehealth, to support patients and their families throughout the cardiac care continuum. In addition, the position is responsible for contributing to health‑promotion initiatives, such as delivering caregiver psychoeducation sessions to inpatients and their families on the ward, to enhance understanding, adjustment, and wellbeing. You will work as a valued member of a high‑performing, multidisciplinary team of health professionals, collaborating closely to deliver integrated, patient‑centred care. The role also offers the opportunity to contribute to the programme’s research and teaching activities, supporting ongoing innovation, service development, and the education of future clinicians. The position will abide by the hospital code of conduct and participate in annual performance reviews for clinical services in accordance with the Clinical Psychologist (State) Award. How to Apply Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including: Resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages) Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description Additional Benefits (for eligible employees) Salary packaging for tax savings Meal entertainment savings Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fitness Passport Flexible Work Practice Opportunities Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application. Further Contacts and Support For role related queries or questions contact Karen Linehan on We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact SCHN‑EA‑ For technical support please contact the customer services team on . #J-18808-Ljbffr