Psychologist/Health Navigator

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, providing care for a population of around 300,000 people across the life continuum.

Our network of hospitals and community health services deliver quality, patient-centred healthcare and services that meet the needs of our diverse community.

With specialities including obstetrics, paediatrics, emergency medicine, intensive care, critical care, surgical and general medicine, rehabilitation, and oncology, through to aged care and palliative care.

We are a major teaching and research health facility, training the next generation of doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff.

• 2 Days a Week: 1 day flexible rostering + Fridays.
• True Multi-Disciplinary Model: Collaborate across professions to change young lives
• Salary Packaging: More money in your take-home pay
• Salary Grade: Grade 2 (PK 1 to PK4)*

What You Will Be Doing

We are looking for a collaborative Psychologist (part-time, until Nov 26) to work in a supportive team to provide assessments for children in out of home or kinship care. In this role, you will play an important role in providing linkages and support to carers and child protection to support children who experience barriers to health care. You'll be part of a true multi-disciplinary team working alongside paediatricians, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, social workers, and nurses to assess and plan for health supports. We problem solve together, celebrate achievements, and support each other through weekly case discussion and regularly attending professional development.

Our team culture values flexibility, autonomy, and growth. You'll have control over your daily schedule, be provided a laptop and mobile phone, be part of team wellbeing events, and have flexible rostering- while being a part of a friendly team that gets to work with the most vulnerable members of our society to support them in accessing vital healthcare that has the potential to change the course of their lives.

If you enjoy working in a team culture that fosters employee engagement, innovation, and collaboration with management that encourages inclusivity of all team members and professional growth, then we would love to hear from you

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What You Need

We anticipate you will have:

• Fully Registered Psychologist with AHPRA

• Experience working within a trauma informed lens in assessment and intervention in

psychology practice with children.

• Experience working within a neurodevelopmental lens in psychology practice (desirable)

What We Can Offer You

• Flexibility and Leave: Flexible environment and generous annual leave (you will also receive 17.5% leave loading on top of ordinary hourly rate*)
• Salary Packaging Opportunities: We offer a generous salary packaging, which provides tax savings to boost your take-home pay.
• Professional Growth and Development: We are committed to supporting your ongoing professional development and providing opportunities for you to expand your expertise in the healthcare sector
• Wellness Benefits: We have a range of employee discount programs offering savings on a range of products and services to support your wellbeing
• Convenient Parking: Enjoy low-cost onsite parking, one of the most affordable options for public hospital staff in the area, ensuring easy access to work every day

What Next

Click Apply to be redirected to our recruitment platform to submit an application.

If you have any questions about the role, please feel welcome to contact Julia Wilson, Senior Navigator,

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, contact the Talent and Acquisition Team at Press Option 1)

The role ceases advertising on 30 October 2025.

Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Who We Are and What We Stand For

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of over 300,000 people. Our Mission is to strive for healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care. To realise this mission we need people who seek a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation, look for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

Additional Information

• Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.
• To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:
• *Please refer to 'Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists Victorian Public Sector (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement ' salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
• It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
• On 1 January 2026 five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together to create Bayside Health. A newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians.

The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.

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