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Psychology Student Placement Co-ordinator, Grade 3 - Psychology Clinical Education Team (0.6 FTE) 

Bring your love of meeting new people, identifying potential and developing relationships to our dynamic psychology education team.  If you are a senior psychologist and you like working pragmatically and get joy from when problems are solved collaboratively, and competencies or criteria are met, then we would encourage you to apply.  This is an opportunity to join an enthusiastic team, working in a job share arrangement in a fulfilling role in the field of psychology education. The role offers the ability to get to know and work with psychology services across Monash Health developing and facilitating placement opportunities for post graduate psychology students. Working together with the internal clinical education team to create a nurturing and growth environment for our next generation of psychologists. 

In this role you will be required to: 

• Facilitate and oversee psychology student placements, working with multiple stakeholders, 

• Provide a streamlined experience for students and supervisors ensuring paperwork, onboarding, orientation and placement reviews are completed 

• Evaluate clinical placements and collect data to meet reporting requirements. 

• Provide support to students on placement which may include, on occasion, the provision of primary and/or secondary supervision. 

The Monash Health Psychology Student Placement Program 

Providing student placements in psychology is a well-established program which forms part of the overall clinical education team for all psychologists within Monash Health. It is a rewarding program allowing students to be exposed to psychology within a Public Health provider and to advance their practice.  It forms the foundation of career exploration and supported supervised experience for both the student and services.  

 A Day in the Life:

• Never a boring moment! 

• Providing support and guidance to students and psychologists with the goal of a successful placement experience for all 

• Being a valued part of a larger network of educators across all allied health 

• Meeting with stakeholders 

• Liaising with tertiary education organisations 

• Developing, planning and organising education for mentors and supervisors 

About You 

You are passionate and motivated to work with student learners finishing their post graduate programs in Psychology. Your interpersonal style is warm, flexible but practical and you love helping find solutions. Your track record includes demonstrated success in the following areas: 

• Exemplary interpersonal skills and the capacity to engage and inspire others 

• A curious and open mind and growth mindset to learning 

• An ability to work with staff across all levels at Monash Health. 

• Proven ability to problem solve and develop trusting relationships. 

• Good data management skills and administrative skills 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

What you need:

• Current General Registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA, including an area of endorsement 

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in the field of Psychology at a minimum P2 (or equivalent) level 

• Hold supervisor endorsement with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) for Registrar Supervision (primary and secondary) and Higher Degree supervision

Our Culture and Values 

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence. 

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. 

We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time. 

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.