In-Demand Senior psychologist Jobs in Australian Capital Territory

Director Clinical Practice | Full-time Permanent
Education —Canberra ACT
- $149,172 - $167,151 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
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Senior Mental Health Clinician - Specialist Youth Mental Health Outreach Team | Full-time Permanent
Canberra Health Services —Canberra ACT
- $111,639 - $133,492 a year
- Full-time
- Care plans
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
9d
Speech Pathologist - Early Start Australia Graduate Program
Early Start Australia —Deakin ACT
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Clinic
- First Aid Certification
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
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Head of Medical Program
Australian National University —Canberra ACT
- $178,844 - $233,619 a year
- Part-time
- Medicine
- Research
14d
Occupational Therapist - Early Start Australia Graduate Program
Early Start Australia —Deakin ACT
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Clinic
- First Aid Certification
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
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New Graduate Psychology Registrar - Psychologist Level 1 | Full-time Temporary
Canberra Health Services —Canberra ACT
- $80,861 - $97,932 a year
- Temporary
2d
Registered Psychologist
Early Start Australia —Deakin ACT
- Full-time
- Clinic
- Experience working with children
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
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Technical Account Manager, CORE
First Focus —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AI
- Communication skills
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Senior Mental Health Psychologists - Banksia and Acacia Units | Full-Time and Part-Time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Canberra Health Services —Canberra ACT
- $123,014 - $125,809 a year
- Temporary
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
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Director Clinical Practice | Full-time Permanent

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Canberra ACT

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Permanent | Full-time
$149,172 - $167,151 a year
11 days ago

Qualifications

Working with Vulnerable People Registration
Driver Licence
Leadership

Full Job Description

Closes: 24 August 2026

Classification: Health Professional Level 5
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 72105
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 10 August 2026
Contact Officer: Sally Patrick on [email protected] or 0466 855 762

Details: The Director Clinical Practice is responsible for providing expert clinical, strategic and governance leadership to support student mental health, wellbeing and engagement across ACT public schools. Operating within a complex multidisciplinary environment, the position leads the development, implementation and continuous improvement of evidence-informed policies, frameworks and clinical practice standards that strengthen service quality, consistency and outcomes for children and young people. The role contributes to the design and delivery of Directorate and whole-of-government priorities related to mental health, wellbeing, inclusion and early intervention, ensuring alignment with contemporary research, professional standards, legislative requirements and best-practice service delivery.

The position manages complex, sensitive and high-risk cases requiring advanced clinical judgement and provides authoritative advice to senior executives on emerging issues, service responses and systemic risks affecting students and school communities. Working collaboratively across government, non-government and community sectors, the Director Clinical Practice leads governance, quality assurance and continuous improvement activities, while contributing to strategic reform initiatives, cross-government mental health strategies and service development projects. The role plays a key part in ensuring the Education Directorate delivers safe, effective and responsive clinical services that improve outcomes for vulnerable children, young people and their families.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

Relevant qualifications and registrations in Psychology or Social Work.
Full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. For further information refer to https://www.psychologyboard.gov.au/ OR eligibility for or membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
A minimum of four years, or equivalent, post-graduate experience.
Current driver’s licence is essential.
Prior to commencing in this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 will be required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to: https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/business-and-work/working-with-vulnerable-people/apply-for-or-renew-a-wwvp-registration

Note: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Please provide a written response to the Selection Criteria (maximum four pages), current curriculum vitae/resume and contact details for two referees.

Applications should be submitted .

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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Director Clinical Practice | Full-time Permanent

Senior Mental Health Clinician - Specialist Youth Mental Health Outreach Team | Full-time Permanent

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