Senior Clinical Psychologist (Grade 3) - Women's Pelvic Pain Service

• Location: Joan Kirner Women’s & Children’s Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital
• Employment Type: Fixed Term (until June 2027), Part Time (68.4 hours/fortnight)
• Salary: Psychologist Grade 3 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

Join Western Health at an exciting time of growth in women’s health services. This role is central to a new multidisciplinary Pelvic Pain Clinic delivering holistic, person-centred care.  You will provide expert psychological assessment and treatment for women experiencing pelvic pain, helping improve function, wellbeing and participation in daily life.

Working closely with a dedicated clinical team, you will shape innovative care pathways, support service development and mentor emerging clinicians. This is a unique opportunity to influence a growing service and make a meaningful difference in a diverse community.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver evidence-based psychological assessment, treatment and care planning
• Improve access to specialised care for women’s health
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support integrated care
• Lead case discussions and contribute to patient education and self-management strategies
• 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, including work with complex or chronic pain
• 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

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-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 improving women’s health outcomes, delivering compassionate care, and driving innovation, 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 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 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.

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