Be part of a warm, multidisciplinary team where you’ll support adults and their families through meaningful, recovery-focused mental health care, backed by strong leadership, structured orientation and ongoing training to help you thrive.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist/ Psychologist

Remuneration: $40.57 - $69.84 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging

Hours Per Week: 32

Requisition ID: REQ635706

Location: Taree Community Health Service

Applications Close: Thursday 29th January 2026

Are you a passionate Clinical Psychologist looking to make a real difference in your community? Manning Mental Health Service is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic professional to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team on the Lower Mid North Coast.

Where you'll be working

Manning Mental Health Service delivers high-quality acute outpatient mental health care through our Care Coordination, Intake and Acute Care Teams. We provide consultation, assessment, treatment and follow-up for adults and their families, supporting consumers as they transition from hospital back into the community.

Our work includes medication monitoring, psychoeducation, relapse prevention, coordination of psychiatry reviews and close collaboration with local support services. You will receive a comprehensive orientation to the service and ongoing support through regular in-service opportunities and access to internal and external professional development.

About You

You are an engaged and collaborative clinician who brings both expertise and empathy to your practice. You thrive in a team-based environment and are committed to contemporary, recovery-oriented mental health care. Supported by senior leaders, including the Manning Service Manager, you will play an integral role within a well-established and supportive mental health service.

We Are Seeking Applicants Who Can Demonstrate

Knowledge and experience in mental health practice, with a strong commitment to contemporary service delivery principles, including intake interventions, shared care models and consumer, family and carer-focused approachesA sound understanding of trauma-informed care and its application when working with people experiencing mental health concerns and their families/carersProven ability to build and maintain effective therapeutic and professional relationships with consumers, families, carers and key stakeholdersStrong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes

Why join us?

At Manning Mental Health Service, you will be supported, valued and encouraged to grow. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment where your skills contribute directly to improving lives and strengthening community mental health care.

If you are ready to take the next step in your clinical psychology career and make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

Current registration as a Psychologist with AHPRACompletion of an APAC-accredited postgraduate Clinical Psychology qualification (minimum two years full-time or recognised equivalent), as approved by the Psychology Board of Australia

What We Can Offer You

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Proximity to shopping and other services 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional Information

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.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. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Need more information?

Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Renae Blanch on Renae.Blanch@health.nsw.gov.au

Information For Applicants

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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.

Hunter New England Health 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 Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. 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 HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

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