Senior Clinical Psychologist - Grade 3

Senior Clinical Psychologist - Grade 3 (Specialist Medical Inpatient Services)

• Location: Multiple Western Health sites
• Employment Type: Part-Time (30.4 hours/week), Ongoing
• Salary: 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.

• Senior Psychologist (Grade 3) position/s; part-time / full-time ongoing
• Opportunity to contribute to the development of the service.
• Generous professional development opportunities
• Access to Salary Packaging and Novated Lease options
• 5 weeks annual leave entitlement

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:

This position/s 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.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have a passion for working with clients with complex and chronic health conditions, in a dynamic clinical setting.
• Commit to a Psychology Service that promotes an evidence-based, best practice culture, and supports continuous service improvement.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ensure safe and high-quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and policies.
• Think quickly and broadly whilst triaging new referrals.
• Utilise the full spectrum of your psychological training and expertise to assess clients’ psychological needs.
• Liaise 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 working with clients with complex health conditions within diverse and dynamic clinical settings.

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 working with clients with complex and chronic health conditions in a dynamic clinical setting, 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 11 February 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact:

Name: Dr Diana Perre

Title: Director of Psychology

Phone: 0402 780 795

Alternate Person: 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 does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

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