Clinical Psychologist Grade 3

Location:
Ballarat Central, VIC, AU, 3350

Senior Clinical Psychologist - Allied Health - Psychology Department

Fixed Term Part Time – 22.8 hours per week (0.6FTE)

Parental Leave - September August 2026

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated Clinical Psychologist to join our experienced Psychology team across various programs within the Allied Health department. Support the Director of Psychology to enhance team building and excellence and provide a leadership role within the Psychology team, and Allied Health directorate.

• Are you a Clinical Psychologist with experience and expertise in the delivery of psychological assessment and intervention with a commitment to public health?

• Become part of the multidisciplinary team providing care for patients across the Grampians Region

• Clinical supervision, professional development and support available

• Career progression opportunities

• Thrive with us at Grampians Health, a newly formed identity coming together to provide worldclass healthcare closer to home

Key Responsibilities

• Provision of advanced psychological assessment, diagnosis, treatment and intervention for Grampians Health clients in a range of inpatient and outpatient services

• Participate and fulfil requirements of allied health and discipline specific orientation, induction, mentorship, supervision and performance management programs

• Provide a leadership role within the department and Allied Health team

• Assist the Director of Psychology in the completion of performance management activities

• Actively participate in strategic planning, staff meetings, service development and other relevant forums

Skills & Experience

• Full registration under the Psychology Board of Australia with endorsement in the area of practice of Clinical Psychology

• Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)-approved postgraduate course in Clinical Psychology

• Eligible for application for, or hold, approved supervisor status with the Psychology Board of Australia

• A minimum of 5 years' experience working in the field of clinical psychology at a minimum P2 (or equivalent) level

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with people at all levels

• A commitment to person-centred care

• Excellent knowledge of psychological assessment, diagnosis and intervention

• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills

Interested?

to submit your CV and Cover letter (please address the key selection criteria in your cover letter) or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Dr Sarah McKinnon, Director of Psychology on , email for a confidential discussion.

We're actively seeking candidates for these roles and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.

About Grampians Health

Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.

Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

Culture & Benefits

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunitie

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Ballarat Region

Diversity and Inclusion

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.