In-Demand Psychologist Jobs in Essendon, Vic

Counsellor - Alcohol & Other Drugs
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $100,000 - $110,000 a year
- Part-time
- Education
- Discharge planning
- Communication skills
5d
Psychologist
People First Allied Health —Melbourne VIC
- $80,000 - $110,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Experience working with children
- Medical terminology
- Communication skills
- Work from home
- Professional development assistance
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4d
School Counsellor
CatholicCare Victoria —Melbourne VIC
- Contract
- Master's degree
- Experience working with children
- Psychology
6d
Student Counsellor
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- Part-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
7d
Psychologist - Staff Assessor SwD
AKG Australia —Southbank VIC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
Psychologist
Solution Psychology —Moonee Ponds VIC
- $108,000 - $160,000 a year
- Part-time
- Management
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
Quick Apply
Registered Psychologist
Blossom & Thrive Psychology —Broadmeadows VIC
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- Private practice
- Writing skills
- Experience working with children
Quick Apply
6d
Psychologist
Manasha Psychology —South Morang VIC
- $100,000.00 - $141,348.89 a year
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- Private practice
- Experience working with children
- Medical terminology
- Annual leave
- Work from home
Quick Apply
Psychologist - Student Support Services
Department of Education —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Psychology
- Organisational skills
6d
Clinical or Registered Psychologists
Mindkit Psychology —Brunswick East VIC
- $160 - $200 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- In-person
- Medical terminology
Quick Apply
8d
Lead Psychologist - Player Wellbeing & Performance
Employment Hero —St Kilda VIC
- Part-time
- AI
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
19h
Psychologist Grade 3
Austin Health —Heidelberg VIC
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Annual leave
9d
Psychologist
Coolaroo Clinic —Coolaroo VIC
- Private practice
- Writing skills
- Clinic
Grade 2 Psychologist
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
Psychologist Grade 2
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre —Parkville VIC
- $47.81 - $54.10 an hour
- Call employer
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Clinic
4h
Psychology Student Coordinator - Grade 3
Monash Health —Clayton VIC
- Part-time
- Administrative experience
- Communication skills
Consultant Psychiatrist - Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry Unit, ICYMHS
Victorian Government —Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- Health insurance
ICYMHS Intake and Lead Youth Psychiatrist
Victorian Government —Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
- Part-time
- No degree
- Health insurance
Grade 2 Psychologist
Austin Health —Heidelberg VIC
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
Psychologist
Soaring Health —Sydenham VIC
- $90,000 - $120,000 a year
- Part-time
- Remote
- Research

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Counsellor - Alcohol & Other Drugs

Victorian Government -
Melbourne VIC

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Job Details

Part-time
$100,000 - $110,000 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

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Qualifications

Education
Risk management
Discharge planning
Working with Children Check
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Overview

Work Type: Part-time

Salary: $100,000 - $110,000

Grade: Grade not specified

Occupation: Health and allied health

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 8568

Location: Footscray
Employment Type: Part-Time (48 hours/fortnight), Ongoing
Salary: Class 2A Community Development Worker, or Grade 2 Social Worker or Psychologist + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

Are you committed and passionate about providing counselling to the adult alcohol and other drug population?

Do you want to work for a unique alcohol and other drug service, in the Northwest catchment that can provide complete wrap around service for clients?

Would you like to make a difference sharing your passion in a highly skilled environment that provides support, promotes reflection and encourages growth?

Western Health Drug Heath Services is seeking an experienced Drug and Alcohol Counsellor to join Adult Services and provide counselling to Voluntary and Forensic clients. This presents an exciting opportunity to work in a therapeutic and supportive environment, providing counselling to people experiencing alcohol and other drug issues.

Key responsibilities:

The Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counsellor provides innovative, evidence-based therapeutic counselling interventions to both voluntary and mandated AOD clients. This role also includes clinical assessment and management, psychosocial support and discharge planning including referral to and shared care models with community service providers. A key aspect of this role lies in engagement and provision of a positive therapeutic experience to a complex, often marginalised and disenfranchised client group. Part of the role also entails that the counsellors facilitate a voluntary relapse prevention and life skills group.

The successful candidate will have a high level of written and verbal communication skills; a passion for working with the alcohol and other drugs population; values a cohesive team environment; a drive to ensure best care for an often marginalised group; excellent engagement skills; extensive experience with alcohol and other drug issues; a desire to role model high level practice skills and support other staff to attain excellence in practice.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Relevant qualifications Health or Welfare discipline.
Proven experience in the Alcohol and Other Drug sector.
Ability to engage, assess and provide risk management to clients with complex presentations.
Experience in providing AOD counselling to the Forensic population.
The ability to network and maintain professional relationships with internal programs at Drug Health Services and external service providers.

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 counselling to the adult alcohol and other drug population, 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 31 August 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Amandeep Chahal via [email protected].

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 is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

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

Applications close Monday 31 August 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

21 August 2026

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