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About this Psychologist and Research Officer role at University of Sydney

University of Sydney · Onsite · Camperdown Campus
  • 2 x part-time (one role 3 days / 21 hours, one role 2 days / 14 hours) one year fixed-term positions. Located at the Camperdown campus

  • Work across clinical practice and research to help improve outcomes for children and families

  • HEO 7 Base Salary $117,133-$127,610 (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

Play a pivotal role in advancing child and family mental health through a unique combination of clinical practice and research. Based within the Child Behaviour Research Clinic (CBRC), you will contribute to innovative research initiatives and clinical trials while providing evidence-based assessment and intervention to families. Working closely with researchers, clinicians and students, this role offers the opportunity to influence both research outcomes and clinical practice in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

  • work closely with researchers and clinicians, to support clinical and research activities

  • contribute to the design, delivery and management of research initiatives and clinical trials

  • support grant application activities, research funding initiatives and the dissemination of research outcomes

  • manage an independent clinical caseload, including comprehensive assessments and evidence-based interventions for children and families

  • undertake data analysis, interpretation and reporting to inform research findings and operational decision-making.

About you

  • psychologist registered with AHPRA

  • demonstrated experience providing assessment and evidence-based interventions for children and families experiencing behavioural or mental health difficulties

  • experience working in a research-intensive environment and contributing to the design, delivery and management of research projects or clinical trials

  • demonstrated experience analysing, managing and disseminating research data, including conducting literature reviews and contributing to research outputs

  • experience supporting research funding activities, grant applications and stakeholder relationships within a higher education, healthcare or research setting.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations 

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University.  Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by 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 LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Nicole Feain and Liam Newson, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected].

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The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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How this Psychologist salary compares

This role pays $122,372/yr — in line with the typical range for Psychologist roles.

$80,220 median $124,800 $166,400

Typical range $110,000–$142,526/yr, from 644 comparable Psychologist listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Psychologist salary insights →

About University of Sydney

The University values are excellence, trust and accountability. The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. The University of Sydney may conduct routine pre-employment checks before an appointment is made. Want to know more about working at the University of Sydney? https://www.sydney.edu.au/about-us.html

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