Supervising Psychologist (Gambleaware)

• Full time or Part time supervising psychologists, fixed term employment up to 30 June 2026. Located at either Camperdown or Parramatta offices

• Opportunity to provide psychological treatment (cognitive therapy) to clients experiencing gambling-related harms and supervise clinical interns and staff

• Base Salary HEO 8 $117,116 – $132,079 p.a. (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney is welcoming applications for Supervising Psychologists to be part of the GambleAware team. The supervising psychologist will be required to provide cognitive therapy, supervise clinical interns, and assist with regional and staff management. The candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to community engagement and outreach as well as clinical research and service delivery evaluation.

The role will be offered flexible work arrangements including work-from-home as appropriate, flexible hours, including potentially the option to work on Saturdays.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide and/or supervise clinicians in treatment, assessment, and crisis intervention with clients

• conduct psychological assessments and treatment for clients for gambling harm and any related comorbidities, as specified by the Clinic Director

• manage client data and enter into relevant Client Management database

• contribute to data entry, data checking, analysis and report writing as required

• supervise interns to ensure the objectives, policies, and procedures of the clinic are met

• apply knowledge and experience to innovate practices, processes, or procedures within the GambleAware service

• participate in community engagement events to build links with key community stakeholders and to raise awareness of gambling harm in the community

• contribute to the achievement of clinic and team outcomes, by coordinating projects, activities or tasks as specified by the Clinic Director.

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About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for Supervising Psychologists who have:

• a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology or similar

• registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and included on the national register of practitioners which is managed by AHPRA

• been approved as a supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia

• excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to lead, develop, and motivate a team as well as work as part of the team

• a demonstrated understanding and experience in complying with Good Clinical Practice, regulatory, ethical, privacy and other relevant guidelines

• been endorsed as a clinical psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (desirable

• experience in supervision of clinical interns and the provision of CBT (desirable)

• the ability to conduct therapy in a community language other than English (desirable)

• experience in community engagement activities (desirable)

• experience in working for not-for-profit organisations, NGOs or in a tertiary education institution or similar field (desirable).

To apply for this position, please address the following statement in a cover letter that you attach with your application:

• please specify whether you are interested in applying for Full-Time or Part-Time.

• if applying for Part-Time, please note that we require a minimum of 3 x days per week (21 hours) and specify the days you would be available.

• a preference to work at Camperdown or Parramatta.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

Please address the selection criteria in your application (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Kevin Lim, Recruitment Operations, Human Resources by email [email protected] .

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Applications Close

Wednesday 03 April 2024 11:59 PM