Psychologist jobs in Wagga Wagga, NSW

Psychologist work in Wagga Wagga, NSW

Psychologist roles in Wagga Wagga, NSW sit within persistent demand across clinical and community roles. Agricultural workforce and rural mental health are distinct service priorities. NSW Health rural incentives apply. NDIS sector is growing across the region. psychologist positions are found across public health services, community organisations, and private practice in the region.

Psychologists in Australia work across a wide range of settings — from public mental health services and hospitals to private practice, schools, and community organisations. They provide psychological assessment, diagnosis, and treatment using evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and trauma-informed care.

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) delivers public mental health services across a huge geographic area in south-west NSW, with Wagga Wagga Base Hospital as the primary acute facility and community mental health teams based across the region. The MLHD catchment includes Wagga Wagga, Griffith, Leeton, Deniliquin, and dozens of smaller towns and communities.

Qualifications typically required

• Four-year APAC-accredited undergraduate psychology degree
• Two-year supervised practice (4+2 pathway) or accredited postgraduate degree
• Current AHPRA registration
• Specialist endorsement (Clinical, Forensic, Health etc.) for senior roles

Key employers in Wagga Wagga, NSW

• Murrumbidgee Local Health District
• Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
• headspace Wagga Wagga
• Murrumbidgee PHN
• Uniting (NSW)
• Catholic Care
• EACH
• Charles Sturt University