Clinical Psychologist - Medical Rehabilitation

REQ617332 - Clinical Psychologist - Medical Rehabilitation

Employment Type : Permanent Full Time

Position Classification : Clinical Psychologist

Remuneration : $109,247 - $133,156 per annum plus Superannuation

Hours Per Week : 38

Requisition ID : REQ617332

Application Close : 16 November 2025

Commencement Date : 2 March 2026

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The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’ . SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

Join Our Compassionate and Skilled Psychology Team at St George Hospital.

We are seeking a dynamic and committed Clinical Psychologist or Clinical Psychology Registrar to join our dedicated team in a permanent full-time role. This role sits within the medical rehabilitation service which includes the newly established Rehabilitation Cognitive Therapy Unit (RCTU) located in the new, modern Kensington Street Building at St George Hospital.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a specialist clinical area, supporting patients with mild to moderate acquired brain injuries, their families and carers in their journey. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering holistic, person-centred care as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) in the enhanced Rehabilitation unit and will be focused on supporting people as they rebuild thinking, communication, and daily living skills following neurological injury or illness.

Key responsibilities include :

• Providing evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention for a wide range of psychological issues associated with illness and disability for patients admitted to hospital following an acute neurological event.
• Development and implementation of individual and group treatment protocols suitable for those with an acquired brain injury and / or other complex medical presentations
• Collaborating closely with medical, nursing, and allied health to ensure integrated care delivery.

We are looking for a clinical psychologist or clinical psychology registrar who brings clinical expertise, emotional intelligence, and passion for advocating for vulnerable patients and supporting families through challenging health transitions. Full time or Permanent Part time job share arrangements will be considered.

As an employee of SESLHD you will be supported with ongoing professional development, clinical supervision, and opportunities to contribute to innovative rehabilitation programs. Here, your expertise and experience in Brain Injury Rehabilitation will make a real difference in helping patients and their families navigate the path to recovery. Join us in shaping a healthcare environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

Benefits

Selection Criteria

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For role related queries or questions, please contact Elise Klumpes-Grant via email at Elise.KlumpesGrant@health.nsw.gov.au.

Information for applicants

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment / interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-STG@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

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