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Clinical Psychologist / Clinical Neuropsychologist / Case Manager
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- A$118.2K–A$144KAUD per year
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- Australia
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- Relocation support
- Posted
- Oct 2, 2026
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🌿 Shape your career as a Clinical Psychologist / Clinical Neuropsychologist / Case Manager in Tamworth, making a meaningful difference through specialist rehabilitation while enjoying a vibrant regional lifestyle!
Remuneration: $118,162 - $144,021 Per Annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until October 2027
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ693699
Applications Close: Monday 12th October 2026
🧠 About The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Psychologist to make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults living with brain injury, providing specialist psychological and case management interventions across a predominantly adult caseload aged 16–65.
Working as part of the New England Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service (NEBIRS) multidisciplinary team, you’ll contribute to the delivery of high-quality, specialist rehabilitation that supports clients to achieve meaningful goals, maximise independence and participate more fully in their everyday lives.
The role offers the opportunity to work within a community-based model of care, including the Transitional Living Unit, supporting people across the northern areas of the Hunter New England Local Health District.
You’ll Be Well Supported Through
⭐ Clinical supervision and case management support from the Manager, including opportunities to escalate complex matters and share ideas.
⭐ Access to Psychology subject matter expertise and professional supervision through the broader Health network.
⭐ A collaborative multidisciplinary team offering peer support, consultation and shared expertise across clinical risk, care planning and complex presentations.
⭐ An individualised education and training plan tailored to your professional development needs, experience and areas of interest.
Bring your expertise, compassion and commitment to specialist rehabilitation and be part of a team helping people rebuild confidence, independence and quality of life following brain injury. 🌿
🌿 Where You’ll Be Working
The New England Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service (NEBIRS) is based within the grounds of Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital, providing a specialist rehabilitation service in the heart of the New England region.
Located approximately halfway between Sydney and Brisbane, Tamworth is a vibrant and progressive regional city surrounded by the natural beauty of tree-covered mountains. With a population of around 60,000, Tamworth offers an enviable blend of career opportunity, community connection and lifestyle, making it a welcoming place to live and work.
From sport and outdoor adventures to art, culture, live music, cafés and restaurants, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Families will appreciate the city’s relaxed, community-focused atmosphere, while convenient access to Sydney and Brisbane is made easy with six daily flights.
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:
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Ongoing professional development opportunities across the administrative network
Career progression opportunities within NSW Health
Annual leave and paid parental leave for eligible employees
Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing
Essential Requirements
⭐ Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish meaningful therapeutic relationships built on trust, respect and empathy.
⭐ Strong clinical assessment and risk management capabilities, with the confidence to undertake Psychology and case management responsibilities across a diverse caseload.
⭐ A collaborative approach to multidisciplinary practice, contributing professional expertise while valuing the knowledge and perspectives of colleagues across the team.
⭐ Confidence working within a community-based setting, with the ability to adapt to the individual needs, goals and circumstances of clients.
⭐ A compassionate, client-centred approach, with a genuine commitment to supporting people living with brain injury to achieve meaningful outcomes and greater independence.
Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!
Additional Information
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
Information For Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
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.
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.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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Remuneration: $118,162 - $144,021 Per Annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until October 2027
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ693699
Applications Close: Monday 12th October 2026
🧠 About The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Psychologist to make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults living with brain injury, providing specialist psychological and case management interventions across a predominantly adult caseload aged 16–65.
Working as part of the New England Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service (NEBIRS) multidisciplinary team, you’ll contribute to the delivery of high-quality, specialist rehabilitation that supports clients to achieve meaningful goals, maximise independence and participate more fully in their everyday lives.
The role offers the opportunity to work within a community-based model of care, including the Transitional Living Unit, supporting people across the northern areas of the Hunter New England Local Health District.
You’ll Be Well Supported Through
⭐ Clinical supervision and case management support from the Manager, including opportunities to escalate complex matters and share ideas.
⭐ Access to Psychology subject matter expertise and professional supervision through the broader Health network.
⭐ A collaborative multidisciplinary team offering peer support, consultation and shared expertise across clinical risk, care planning and complex presentations.
⭐ An individualised education and training plan tailored to your professional development needs, experience and areas of interest.
Bring your expertise, compassion and commitment to specialist rehabilitation and be part of a team helping people rebuild confidence, independence and quality of life following brain injury. 🌿
🌿 Where You’ll Be Working
The New England Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service (NEBIRS) is based within the grounds of Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital, providing a specialist rehabilitation service in the heart of the New England region.
Located approximately halfway between Sydney and Brisbane, Tamworth is a vibrant and progressive regional city surrounded by the natural beauty of tree-covered mountains. With a population of around 60,000, Tamworth offers an enviable blend of career opportunity, community connection and lifestyle, making it a welcoming place to live and work.
From sport and outdoor adventures to art, culture, live music, cafés and restaurants, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Families will appreciate the city’s relaxed, community-focused atmosphere, while convenient access to Sydney and Brisbane is made easy with six daily flights.
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:
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Ongoing professional development opportunities across the administrative network
Career progression opportunities within NSW Health
Annual leave and paid parental leave for eligible employees
Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing
Essential Requirements
- Masters degree or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology from an APAC accredited course with current full registration with Psychology Board of Australia.
- Current eligibility to drive in NSW and the ability and willingness to travel for work purposes which may involve driving long distances.
⭐ Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish meaningful therapeutic relationships built on trust, respect and empathy.
⭐ Strong clinical assessment and risk management capabilities, with the confidence to undertake Psychology and case management responsibilities across a diverse caseload.
⭐ A collaborative approach to multidisciplinary practice, contributing professional expertise while valuing the knowledge and perspectives of colleagues across the team.
⭐ Confidence working within a community-based setting, with the ability to adapt to the individual needs, goals and circumstances of clients.
⭐ A compassionate, client-centred approach, with a genuine commitment to supporting people living with brain injury to achieve meaningful outcomes and greater independence.
Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!
Additional Information
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
- 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 be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered 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.
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
- Demonstrated clinical experience working with clients with a traumatic and acquired brain injury and their family/carers across a range of rehabilitation settings including provision of evidence-based, therapeutic psychological interventions.
- Demonstrated clinical experience developing rehabilitation care plans for complex clinical situations.
- Demonstrated clinical experience developing, implementing and evaluating behaviour management programs for clients exhibiting or at risk of developing challenging behaviours.
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
Information For Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
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.
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.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
Connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn!