Provisional Psychologist

About us

Grand Pacific Health is a for purpose, primary health care organisation.  We're here to provide our local communities in NSW and the ACT with equitable, inclusive and integrated health care including physical health and mental health care services.  We currently employ almost 400 people, provide services from 25 locations and are continuing to grow.

Our vision is to provide local equitable health care to support thriving communities through our Values of:

• Authenticity
• Kindness
• Integrity
• Respect
• Collaboration

Embrace a rewarding career where every day brings a chance to make a positive impact

Grand Pacific Health's Medicare Mental Health Shellharbour Satellite Site is a PHN/Commonwealth funded program designed to provide a safe and welcoming entry point for people experiencing distress/crisis, and/or with moderate to high mental health needs.

Medicare Mental Health Centre Shellharbour aims to provide high quality, evidence-based assessment, care coordination, information, support and treatment for people experiencing psychological distress, their family, carers and support networks. The service is intended to offer immediate, short to medium-term episodes of care and service navigation. The multidisciplinary mental health team will facilitate a holistic and collaborative approach to care which addresses a broad range of social, physical, and emotional needs.

About the position

Grand Pacific Health is committed to investing in and growing the psychology workforce of the future.  We are looking for a Provisional Psychologist who is undertaking or eligible to undertake the 5+1 APHRA internship program. We are offering Provisional Psychologist's a comprehensive New Graduate Program within the Shellharbour Medicare Mental Health service. Grow and develop as a psychologist in a safe and supportive learning environment.

Your employment package includes on top of your salary

• A psychologist supervisor to provide you with all your required supervision in individual and group formats.
• A network of new graduates supporting and learning from each other.
• Professional development days.
• Regular networking and training opportunities with peers.

The Provisional Psychologist will work collaboratively with consumers and their family/carers to identify their support needs, goals and develop collaborative care plans. The incumbent will provide high quality biopsychosocial assessment, care coordination and evidence-based, focused psychological interventions to Medicare Mental Health consumers. This position requires working closely with the other members of the team and external service providers and works to maximise care outcomes for people referred to the service.

This is a part-time opportunity working 22.5 hours per week, fixed term contract to June 2026

What you'll need:

• Current or eligible for immediate Provisional Registration with AHPRA.
• Completed or close to completing a 5th year tertiary qualification in psychology.
• Eligible for or undertaking the 5+1 internship program.
• Excellent communication and administrative skills

Why join GPH?

• Work life balance with flexible work arrangements.
• Be part of a vibrant organisational culture that encourages collaboration and innovation.
• $15,900 salary packaging for living expenses + $2,650 meals & entertainment benefit
• Additional day of leave over the Christmas period
• 17.5% leave loading
• Professional development and supervision allowances and opportunities.
• Make a genuine difference to the health and wellbeing of individuals, their carers and families.
• Be part of a growing NGO across NSW/ACT with fantastic career development opportunities.

Interested?

Visit our website to download Position Description and our Employee Benefits Information and click the 'apply' button to submit your application.

Please ensure that your application addresses the selection criteria detailed in the position description, or it may mean that your application does not progress to the next step in our recruitment process.

For more information please contact: Hayley Campbell, A/Service Manager or

Applications close: Sunday 26 October 2025.

We welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from the LGBTQI community, multicultural communities and people with a disability.