Paediatric Psychologist Grade 2

• Location: Melton Health Hub
• Employment Type: Fixed Term, Part Time (Maternity Leave Cover)
• Salary: Grade 2

About the role

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Join our dynamic Paediatric Allied Health Services team as a Clinical Psychologist or Educational & Developmental Psychologist (Grade 2) and play a key role in delivering high-quality, family-centred care.

The Clinical Psychologist/Educational & Developmental Psychologist (Grade 2) fulfils a diverse role within the Paediatric Allied Health Services. The role operates within a multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively to undertake assessment and to provide coordinated, evidence based and responsive interventions.

You will engage effectively with families and carers to provide a family centred service that meets the needs of each child. The role will work collaboratively with other clinicians and personnel in the Paediatric Service to share specialist knowledge and skills and enhance clinical outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver Evidence-Based Clinical Services
  
  Provide high-quality, evidence-based psychological assessments and interventions that meet the developmental and emotional needs of children and their families.
• Collaborate in a Multidisciplinary Team
  
  Work effectively with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement coordinated care plans, contributing specialist psychological insights to support holistic outcomes.
• Maintain Accurate Clinical Documentation
  
  Ensure timely, accurate, and professional documentation in client records and reporting systems, in line with organisational and funding requirements.
• Engage in Professional Development and Supervision
  
  Actively participate in clinical supervision, performance development, and ongoing professional learning to maintain best practice and support continuous improvement.

About you:

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to conduct assessments and deliver coordinated, evidence-based interventions.
• Collaborate closely with families and carers to provide responsive, family-centred support tailored to each child's unique needs.
• Share your specialist knowledge and skills with colleagues to enhance clinical outcomes and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

We're looking for a compassionate and skilled psychologist who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and their families.

Position Description

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're passionate about providing high quality, evidence based Psychology assessment and intervention within a team environment, we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 5 September 2025.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Kellie Griffin (Manager - Paediatric Community Health) via

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.