Psychology Educator

A new opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Clinical Psychologist (Grade 4) with a passion for Psychology workforce education, training and research. 

We are seeking applications from qualified and experienced Psychologists with Area of Practice Endorsements within one (or more) of the following areas:

• Clinical Psychology
• Forensic Psychology
• Educational and Development Psychology

This is an ongoing permanent part-time role (0.6 FTE; 45.6 HRS).

Working alongside the Principal Psychology Educator, and reporting to the Director of Psychology, the Psychology Educator will have an important role in supporting the operations and objectives of the Western Health Psychology workforce education and research strategic plan.  

This will include supporting the Principal Psychology Educator and Psychology Senior Leadership Group in the planning, development and implementation of the clinical education and professional development of Psychologists employed by Western Health in the following divisions:

• Mental Health & Wellbeing Services.
• Drug Health Services.
• Allied Health and
• Western Health at Home.

This position will support the Principal Psychology Educator with ensuring the successful delivery of a program of clinical supervision and training for Psychology staff, Postgraduate Trainees, Interns and Registrars. The Psychology Educator will also contribute to supporting Psychology’s overall workforce education and research agenda, in line with Western Health’s strategic plan. 

Alongside other clinical educators within Western Health, and under the direction of the Principal Psychology Educator, the Psychology Educator will contribute to the broader education and workforce agenda for Allied Health Professionals at Western Health and model a positive learning culture.

To be Successful in the role, you will:

• Extensive postgraduate Psychology experience at a senior level in a mental health, specialist medical and/or other relevant setting.
• Strong focus on education, training, and an overall enthusiasm for driving the strategic agenda for the training of Psychologists.
• Commitment to a Psychology Service that promotes an evidence-based, best practice culture, and supports continuous service improvement.
• A collaborative and team-based approach to workforce support and wellbeing.
• Passion for supporting Psychologists working with consumers with complex and chronic health and mental health conditions, in a dynamic clinical setting.

Contact Person:                      Dr Elizabeth Barson

Title:                                         Principal Psychology Educator

Phone:                                     0482 120 980

Alternate Contact Person:      Dr Diana Perre

Title:                                          Director of Psychology

Phone:                                      0402 780 795

Position Description

Applications close 11:59pm on 28 April 2025.

About Us 

Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience. 

Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics. 

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as: 

• Professional development support 

• Career advancement opportunities 

• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing 

• Work-life balance 

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 do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies. 

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.