Position Details


Reference Number 174025
Position Title Psychologists (Grade 1 - 4)
Employment Status Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time
Program Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Services
Location Multiple Locations
Salary $0.00
Hours Per Fortnight 0
Position Summary
  • Join a service committed to being at the leading edge of psychological care
  • Multiple opportunities available- work the hours that work for you 
  • Clinical research  + training opportunities tailored to suit your career goals
  • Generous Relocation assistance for eligible applicants

Are you looking to make a mark in the profession of Psychology?

Barwon Health, Victoria’s largest regional health service, is undergoing evolution of our delivery of psychological assessment, treatment and care across our directorates. We are seeking applications from all interested Psychologists who are curious, passionate, and eager to advance their psychology career. The broad expansion across the service means we can provide candidates with career opportunities and working arrangements to suit their individual circumstances and professional goals.

About the roles

We currently have full time and part time opportunities suitable for recently graduated or experienced psychologists across our general acute and community services as well as in our specialist programs. 

Opportunities include:

  • Provisional Psychologists  (5+1 pathway )
  • Psychologists ( Grade 2)
  • Senior Psychologists ( Grade 3 & 4)*

Please note you must have completed a registrar program and be qualified in Clinical, Neuro, Forensic, Health or Counselling Psychology (unless Provisional 5+1).

*Senior Psychologists must also have the ability to provide supervision to Grade 1 Psychologists (or working towards this).

The positions are available across the following services and programs:

  • Community & Rehabilitative
  • Women’s & Children’s
  • Acute Intervention
  • Drug & Alcohol 
  • Therapy

What we offer

  • Relocation Package & assistance available for suitable candidates
  • Located in the centre of Geelong's CBD, we also offer an easier commute from the Western Suburbs of Melbourne, rather than travelling across the city
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Strong commitment to excellence in clinical education and research activities (the IMPACT & CHIME units)
  • Access to 24/7 employee wellness facility
  • Attractive salary packaging benefits! Living Expenses capped at $9,010 and includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments / Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 and includes food and drink consumed in a social or entertainment settings and some accommodation expenditure

About the Geelong Region, AUSTRALIA

Sitting within one of Victoria’s six regional health centres, Barwon Health serves the community of Greater Geelong and beyond. Victoria’s second largest city after Melbourne! Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Jillong, Geelong is thought to mean ‘land’ or ‘cliffs’.

  • Enjoy a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes at affordable prices.
  • High standard of schooling options throughout the area
  • A stone throw from the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road
  • Appreciate beautiful parks, rivers, walks and wineries

To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and a member of the team will be in touch.

This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.You will be required to upload your Immunisation History with evidence of influenza vaccination from March 2022 in the application process. Please use the "free text document" upload function for this purpose.

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Selection Criteria Essential: Can you please list Barwon Health's values?
Essential: Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?
Essential: I agree that in order to commence employment with Barwon Health I am required to meet Barwon Health’s immunisation requirements (including full Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination) as set out in Barwon Health’s Staff Immunisation Policy as amended from time to time. I acknowledge that meeting this on
Desirable: Did you see this position via the 'Make your Mind Shift' campaign'?
Desirable: If you answered no to the above, what platform did you see this role advertised on? e.g. Seek, Facebook, Psychxchange etc
Desirable: What specialty area and grade are you applying for?
Contact Person Samantha Splatt 
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Closing Date 17/07/2022
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Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm on closing date. Please ensure your application is added before then as we do not accept late applications.