Role title: Clinical Psychologist (Year 1-5)
Role type: Permanent, part time (24hrs per week)
Department and location: Palliative Care Service, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst
Salary: $113,617.00 - $138,482.00 (Pro rata) + Super + Salary Packaging
Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.
About the role
Permanent part-time role working within the Sacred Heart Health Service, a publicly funded sub-acute facility, co-located with St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney
The service is one of Australia’s largest and leading palliative care and rehabilitation providers and offers inpatient and outpatient services
The Clinical Phycologist will provide psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions for consumers of the palliative care service and their families
Assess, diagnose, formulate and treat psychological distress and dysfunction in the palliative care context
Participate in clinical reviews and multidisciplinary team meetings to support decision making around the treatment planning and delivery for consumers of the palliative care service
Work collaboratively with consumers, their families and natural supports, providing information, education and skills training as appropriate
About you
Current unrestricted NSW Drivers License
Full psychologist registration with AHPRA
Endorsement in Clinical Psychology or working towards endorsement
Accredited postgraduate Master’s or Doctorate degree in clinical psychology, with a minimum duration of two years full-time (or equivalent)
Demonstrated experience working with people in acute hospital or palliative care settings
Knowledge of assessment and evidence-based psychological interventions for distress and dysfunction related to palliative care
Why work at St Vincent’s?
Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave
About the hospital
In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst.
A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location
Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches
A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people
Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus
Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.
Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
As part of our commitment to reconciliation we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is 17th April 2026.
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert.
Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.
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 related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan