Psychologist

Gateway Health; Greater Shepparton, Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP Salary Packaging up to 15900 tax‑f

Flexible hours

Laptop and mobile with remote access

Paid parental leave

Fitness Passport

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Cultural leave flexibility

Annual flu vaccination

Job summary

Gateway Health in the Ovens Murray region is seeking a psychologist for a part-time role based in Shepparton. You will deliver assessments using the IAR decision support tool and provide secondary consultation to ensure clinical oversight for carers.

You will develop group therapy, contribute to service co-design and evaluation, support continuous quality improvement, and train local mental health clinicians. Travel between Wangaratta and Shepparton is essential.

Qualifications

• Registration with AHPRA as a psychologist.
• Experience in running multidisciplinary meetings, supervision, case conferences and clinical review meetings.
• Strong report writing skills, record keeping and data management.
• Clinical knowledge and skills in assessment, treatment and coordination of care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assessments using the IAR decision support tool and provide secondary consultation for carers.
• Develop and deliver group therapy and contribute to service co-design and evaluation.
• Provide training and supervision to local mental health clinicians as required.
• Travel between Wangaratta and Shepparton centres is essential.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Multidisciplinary meetings

Report writing

Clinical decision making

Education

Registered psychologist (AHPRA)

Job description

• Flexible hours and working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance


• Join a team of dedicated and experienced professionals


• NFP Salary Packaging up to $15,900 tax-free per year

About Us

Gateway Health is a not-for-profit community health service delivering primary health and welfare services to individuals, families, and communities across Northeast Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. With a team of over 300 dedicated staff, we operate across the Ovens Murray region and are committed to improving health outcomes for all people, including those facing social, environmental, and cultural barriers to care. We celebrate diversity and actively work to reflect the communities we serve.

About the Role

This is a rewarding part-time opportunity (60.8 hours per fortnight) based in Shepparton, where you'll deliver assessments utilising the IAR decision support tool, along with secondary consultation as required, to ensure Centre staff have appropriate clinical oversight in their work with carers. Where pathways to psychological interventions for carers are not feasible or appropriate, the Psychologist will provide psychological support and interventions to carers accessing the centres, including family therapy.

The Psychologist will also work collaboratively with the team and community to develop and deliver group therapy, contribute to the co-design and evaluation of the service model, and support continuous quality improvement. You will build strong relationships with local stakeholders, contribute to a carer-focused Community of Practice, and provide training and supervision to local mental health clinicians as required.

The ability to travel between our Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect Centres in Wangaratta and Shepparton is essential.

This role is classified under the Victorian Community Health Sector (Audiologists Dietitians Pharmacists and Psychologists) Enterprise Agreement 2023-2026 Grade 2 ($49.18 - $56.37 + superannuation)

Skills & Experience

To thrive in this role, you'll bring:

• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a psychologist and the ability to behave in accordance with the Gateway Health Values.


• Demonstrated experience in running multidisciplinary meetings, supervision, case conferences and clinical review meetings.


• Highly developed report writing skills, record keeping / data management, word processing and other computer skills.


• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills in independent clinical decision making, assessment, treatment, and co-ordination of care

We genuinely invest in our people. Here's a snapshot of the benefits and support available across our organisation:

• NFP Salary Packaging up to $15,900 tax-free per year, putting more money in your pocket


• Flexible hours and working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance


• Laptop and mobile phone with remote access for on and offsite work


• Paid parental leave


• Fitness Passport - discounted health and fitness program for you and your family


• Professional development, ongoing training, and regular supervision support


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential counselling for you and your family, plus group supervision and wellness activities


• Cultural leave flexibility - swap a public holiday for a religious or culturally significant day of your choice


• Annual flu vaccination program and discounted health insurance

Pre-employment checks include a Criminal History Check, Working With Children Check, evidence of Influenza vaccination, and proof of right to work in Australia.

Gateway Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people with disability, LGBTIQASB+ communities, people experiencing health inequalities, and culturally, linguistically and faith diverse people.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.

The role may close before the listed closing date of 8th November 2026.