Staff Specialist – Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression

Staff Specialist – Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression (CRUfAD) – Anxiety Disorders Clinic We invite applications for the role of Staff Specialist – Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression (CRUfAD) – Anxiety Disorders Clinic at St Vincent's Health Australia . Position Details Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (12‑month) • Hours per week: 0.6 FTE • Position Grade: Staff Specialist • Salary: As per the award • Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non‑Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Staff Specialist Agreement 2021 • Department: Mental Health About St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not‑for‑profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate. Benefits of working at St Vincent’s Generous salary packaging and a Fitness Passport for eligible staff Opportunity to access a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical education programmes Supported post‑graduate opportunities within applicable fields Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network Employee Assistance Program Work/life balance About the role The Anxiety Disorders Clinic (ADC) provides specialist psychiatric diagnostic assessment and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) based treatment programmes to ambulatory patients with chronic anxiety, depressive, and related disorders. The successful candidate will act as a senior clinician, providing leadership and escalation points for patient management and ensuring high‑quality care. In addition to clinical duties, the role will support the Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression (CRUfAD) in developing and evaluating clinically effective and cost‑efficient treatment methods, publishing and promoting research activities. This work will be carried out in collaboration with other CRUfAD‑related entities. CRUfAD‑related entities These Way Up – providing digital content and internet‑delivered CBT (iCBT) courses The Virtual Clinic – conducting and publishing research on CBT and iCBT treatment Diversity and Inclusion St Vincent’s is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ and disability communities are strongly encouraged. Immunity and Health Requirements Applicants must have current immunity status meeting the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases – NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2023_022) or subsequent revisions. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this directive. Application Instructions To be considered, upload a current CV/resume and a separate cover letter addressing the selection criteria below. Internal applicants must apply via their Workday account. Selection Criteria Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the philosophy, mission and values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia. Possess or be eligible to possess specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) and a Medicare provider number. Demonstrated knowledge, skills and high standards of clinical practice in anxiety disorders, depressive disorders and cognitive behavioural therapy, commensurate with the position. Experience and expertise in digital mental health are strongly preferred. Demonstrated expertise and commitment to person‑centred, recovery‑oriented, family/carer‑inclusive and trauma‑informed principles of care. Demonstrated ability to lead and work in a collaborative interprofessional context that includes lived‑experience professions to support high‑quality mental health service delivery. Demonstrated commitment to teaching and supervision of specialist trainees, junior medical officers, medical students and non‑medical colleagues. Demonstrated leadership skills that support and foster a culture of safety and learning, with proven ability to improve the quality of services and patient care outcomes. Demonstrated ongoing contribution to the development, dissemination and translation of new knowledge and practices, commensurate with work in an academic teaching hospital environment. For more information, contact Dr Lyn Chiem at or email The closing date for applications is 5 December 2025. Reconciliation Action Plan At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees. As part of our commitment to reconciliation and closing the gap in employment outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. For further information, visit or contact Code of Conduct View Code of Conduct #J-18808-Ljbffr