Psychologists - Acute Allied Health Services

Canberra Health Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 123,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Salary Packaging

Flexible working conditions

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite Physiotherapists

Onsite cafes

Relocation reimbursement up to $12K

Professional development & supervision

Job summary

Canberra Health Services in Canberra is inviting applications for Psychologists at either Level 3 or Level 4 - Paediatric Clinical Lead. The roles span full-time or part-time backfill for parental leave, located at the Canberra Hospital and other CHS sites, with opportunities across inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team delivering assessment and interventions across the lifespan, with supervision duties for psychologists or students and potential

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership capability within psychology.
• Experience supervising psychologists or students on placement.
• Paediatric clinical lead requires experience working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychological assessment and intervention across lifespan in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate closely with allied health, medical and nursing colleagues to improve health outcomes.
• Provide supervision to psychologists or students and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

Job description

Psychologists - Acute Allied Health Services

Employment Type: Full Time or Part Time (Parental Leave backfill), Temporary 12 months with possibility of extension and or permanency
Classification: Psychologist level 3 (PN 46867), Psychologist level 4 - Paediatric Clinical Lead (PN 48430)
Note: Appointment to each classification will be dependent on qualifications and experience, in line with the Enterprise Agreement.
P3 Salary: $123,014 - $133,492 (Plus 12.5% Super)
P4 Salary: $135,771 - $142,688 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: The Canberra Hospital and various CHS locations, ACT
Section: Acute Psychology
Closing Date: 8 November 2026

What can we offer you:

• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
• Access to onsite cafes.
• Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates. (subject to review and approval).
• Access to Professional Development and Clinical Supervision from a Psychology board approved supervisor.

About the Role:

We have exciting opportunities for experienced Psychologists to join our friendly and supportive Psychology team. Our psychologists are based at both the Canberra Hospital and Centenary Hospital for Women and Children. Our team delivers psychological assessment and intervention to people across the lifespan, including children, adolescents and adults, across a range of inpatient and outpatient hospital settings.

In these rewarding roles you will work closely with allied health, medical and nursing colleagues to achieve optimal health and wellbeing outcomes for those people you support. You will also be part of an experienced psychology team made up of registered psychologists, neuropsychologists, clinical psychologists and health psychologists. In these roles you will have the opportunity to provide supervision to psychologists and/or students on placement.

These positions may be filled by an appropriately qualified Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist or Health Psychologist.

We are committed to supporting our psychologists through regular clinical supervision, professional development opportunities, and research activities. We are seeking psychologists with demonstrated leadership capability who will contribute to a positive workplace culture.

Why work in Canberra? Located in one of Australia's most liveable cities, this role also offers the unique advantage of Canberra's relaxed lifestyle and pace, supporting a rewarding career alongside an excellent quality of life.

To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services

Please Note

• These roles will be filled at Psychologist Level 3 or 4, depending on qualifications and experience, in line with the Enterprise Agreement. The Level 4 position is for a Paediatric Clinical Lead requiring a psychologist with experience working with young people.
• We welcome applications from candidates seeking part-time roles in line with specific flexible working requirements under the Health Professionals Enterprise Agreement (please state any specific requirements for part-time work in your application).
• A merit pool may be established from this recruitment process and will remain valid for 12 months. This pool may be used to fill similar roles and future vacant positions at the same level across CHS.
• Please indicate which classification you are applying for during the application process.
• Appointment to the position may be made based on written application only.

For more information regarding the position duties for the Psychologist Level 3 click here for the Position Description

For more information regarding the position duties for the Psychologist Level 4 click here for the Position Description

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
• Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary, and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to apply.