Role Summary:
- Location: Sunshine Hospital
- Employment Type: Ongoing, Part-Time (30.4 hours/fortnight)
- Salary: Psychologist Grade 3 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join our Specialist Medical Inpatient Services team. Specifically, this service provides consultancy to several wards including the acute general medical and surgical units, coronary care, and sub-specialty medical and surgical services.
This position involves using your well consolidated skills and expertise to provide best care to the patients of the West, working alongside Allied Health, nursing and medical staff. In this role, you will also collaborate with other psychologists in the broader Specialist Medical Inpatient Service – which includes Neuropsychology, Health Psychology and Clinical Psychology.
You will be part of the expanding psychology team who provide holistic patient-centred care, delivering excellent patient outcomes, and providing evidence-based practice. You will have the opportunity to provide leadership and strategic direction within the team and be involved in research and quality improvement activities, while collaborating with other senior clinicians. You will receive supervision from Grade 4 Psychologists and be well supported in developing your clinical, leadership, supervision, and research skills.
Grade 3 Psychologists at Western Health also contribute to our Education and Training programs in collaboration with the Psychology Education Team.
We are particularly looking for clinicians who have experience in public sector health settings. Experience in the training, mentorship and supervision of early career Psychologists will be advantageous.
Key responsibilities:
- Deliver evidence-based psychological assessment, treatment and care planning to patients with complex and chronic health conditions, in a dynamic clinical setting
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support integrated care
- Ensure safe and high-quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and policies.
- Supervise psychologists
- Support service development, quality improvement and research activities
About you:
- Registered Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA and Area of Practice Endorsement (AoPE)
- At least 5 years’ experience as a psychologist
- Strong skills in multidisciplinary collaboration and patient-centred care
- Experience supervising clinicians or students in clinical settings
- Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills
- Contribute personally to the team culture
- Bring a sense of calm and stability whilst working within diverse and dynamic clinical settings
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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 are passionate about improving women’s health outcomes, delivering compassionate care, and driving innovation, we’d 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 24 June 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact
Name: Dr Diana Perre
Title: Director of Psychology
Phone: 0402 780 795
Alternate Contact: Dr Michelle Earle
Title: Senior Clinical Lead (Clinical Psychology)
Phone: 0466 845 947
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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