Clinical Psychologist (Grade 2) - Specialist Medical Inpatients

• Location: Sunshine
• Employment Type: Part-Time (68.4 hours/fortnight), Fixed Term (until August 2027)
• Salary: Grade 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

An opportunity currently exists for a Clinical Psychologist to work on an ongoing, part-time basis within the Specialist Medical Inpatient Service. Generally registered psychologists enrolled in an AoPE Registrar Program for Clinical Psychology are also encouraged to apply.

Key responsibilities:

The Specialist Medical Inpatient Services are responsible for psychological assessment and intervention of individual patients to assist with diagnosis, treatment (individual and group) and discharge planning.  They are involved in the provision of consultation to medical, nursing and allied health staff in relation to more complex mental health disorders, clinical presentations and management of associated behaviours.  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. 

Depending upon your experience, there is all an opportunity to provide mentorship or secondary supervision to provisional psychologists (postgraduate trainees on placement), under the direct supervision of a Senior Clinical Psychologist. 

About you:

To be successful in the role, you will:

• Commitment and passion for providing exceptional patient centred care.
• Commitment to a Psychology Service that promotes an evidence-based, best practice culture, and supports continuous service improvement.
• Can think quickly and broadly whilst triaging new referrals.
• Use the full spectrum of your psychological training and expertise to assess clients’ psychological needs.
• Consult with the treating team and relevant other parties effectively and regularly.
• Contribute personally to the team culture.
• Contribute flexibly, creatively, and enthusiastically to initiatives for ongoing improvement; and
• Bring a sense of calm and stability whilst complex clients within diverse and dynamic clinical settings.

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.

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. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.

If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.

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 1 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.

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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