Role Summary:
- Location: Sunshine Hospital
- Employment Type: Part-Time (45.6 hours/fortnight), Ongoing
- Salary: Grade 4 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
Are you an experienced Clinical Psychologist with more than 10 years' experience in acute mental health settings and a passion for education, supervision and workforce development?
Western Health is seeking an exceptional clinician and educator to join our Psychology Education Team. Working alongside the Principal Psychology Educator and Director of Psychology, you'll play a key role in developing, mentoring and supporting psychologists across one of Victoria's fastest-growing health services, in one of Australia's most culturally diverse and rapidly growing regions. Our psychologists work in perinatal, paediatric, general health, mental health, drug health, rehabilitation and community health services, supporting our community across the lifespan.
Key responsibilities:
In this role, you will help shape the future psychology workforce through leadership of professional development activities, psychology registrar programs, postgraduate student placements, supervision initiatives and broader workforce education projects. You will also collaborate with psychology leaders and interdisciplinary colleagues to strengthen learning, research and clinical excellence across Western Health.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Clinical Psychologist who enjoys supporting the growth of others and wants to have a broader impact on psychology practice, education and workforce capability across a dynamic public health service
About you:
- Endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist
- Psychology Board Approved Supervisor status
- More than 10 years' experience as a psychologist, ideally including substantial experience within acute public mental health settings
- A demonstrated commitment to supervision, education and workforce development
- Experience supporting psychologists at different stages of their professional development
- Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A collaborative and influential leader who inspires excellence in clinical practice
- Committed to recovery-oriented, evidence-based care
Click here for the 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-centered 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.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.
Ready to make an impact?
If you are passionate about improving women’s health outcomes, delivering compassionate care, and driving innovation, we would love to hear from you.
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 August 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact:
Hiring Manager: Dr Diana Perre
Title: Director of Psychology
Phone: 0402 780 795
Key Contact: Dr Elizabeth Barson
Title: Principal Psychology Educator
Phone: 0482 120 980
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.
If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.
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 is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
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