• Part time (min. 21hrs/per week) fixed term position until 30th June 2026. Located at the Faculty of Science in the Parramatta GambleAware office

• Opportunity to provide professional psychological treatment (therapy) to clients experiencing gambling related challenges or harm

• Base Salary HEO 7 $108,557- $118,267 p.a. (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney is welcoming applications for a Gambling Psychologist to be part of the GambleAware team. This role will provide counselling to gamblers and significant others impacted by gambling harm and contribute to community engagement as well as clinical research and service delivery evaluation.

This role is based in Parramatta and may involve some time in the Penrith and Katoomba offices as well as outreach sites around the Western Sydney/Blue Mountains region as required by the Clinic Manager and Director. Travel expenses are reimbursed for outreach work.

As the successful candidate you will be fully supported to achieve your career ambitions and professional development. You’ll be in an environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers training, where intellectual activities enhance your sense of purpose and boost your confidence.

As a staff member at the University of Sydney, you'll enjoy excellent staff benefits, including flexible work arrangements, salary packaging options, extra leave at the end of the year, opportunities for career development, and various health and wellness perks, among others.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• conduct psychological assessments and treatment for clients for gambling harm

• participate in case conferences and multidisciplinary team meetings to optimise client care

• 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 participating in 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 a Gambling Psychologist who has:

• a master’s degree -in Psychology

• a full and current registration in Australia as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia

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

• experience in the provision of CBT

• experience in the treatment and assessment in the area of gambling (desirable)

• experience working with first nations clients and CALD communities (desirable)

• experience in community engagement activities (desirable).

Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

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 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 LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

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

How to apply

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