Psychology Registrar

Mildura Base Public Hospital; Mildura; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on-site

On-site cafe

Salary packaging

Novated leasing options

Staff wellbeing programs

Job summary

Mildura Base Public Hospital in Victoria is seeking a Psychology Registrar to join Mental Health and Wellbeing Services on a full-time, two-year fixed-term basis. You will work under supervision across multidisciplinary teams to develop skills in clinical assessments and recovery-focused care.

Applicants must be fully registered with the Psychology Board of Australia and eligible for the Clinical Psychology Registrar program for Endorsement.

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the Psychology Board of Australia by commencement date.
• Eligible to complete a two-year Clinical Psychology Registrar program for Endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Provide biopsychosocial clinical assessments and recovery‑focused psychological treatment.
• Rotate across multidisciplinary teams under supervision to develop skills.
• Contribute to care for people and families within Mental Health and Wellbeing Services.

Education

Fully registered with the Psychology Board of Australia

Job description

Role: Psychology Registrar – Mental Health and Wellbeing Services

Classification: Grade 2, Year 3 (PK3) under the psychologists Victorian Public Sector Enterprise Agreement

Status: Full Time, fixed term until 30/01/2029

Remuneration: $99,148.40 p/a + super + salary packaging

About the Role

Mental Health and Wellbeing Services, forming part of Mildura Base Public Hospital, offers a range of inpatient and community-based services for people experiencing mental illness and distress across the lifespan in the Northern Mallee Region. We promote and provide a work environment that embraces professional development and supports staff to maximise their growth. We also offer an environment that genuinely cares about the health and wellbeing of all staff.

The program offers allied health and nursing professionals a fully supported learning program that is delivered within a positive and safe environment. It aims to develop new skills, knowledge, applied experience and values for early career professionals to become effective members of the multi-disciplinary mental health team. Under the supervision of an experienced Clinical Psychologist and registered supervisor along with the Team Manager they will rotate across multidisciplinary teams and build skills to provide comprehensive biopsychosocial clinical assessments and recovery-focused psychological treatment, and care, to people and their families. With a focus on care that is evidence-based and best practice to enhance the person’s recovery from mental health disorder and psychological distress.

About You

You are fully registered with the Psychology Board of Australia as a Psychologist and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) by commencement date and are eligible to complete a two-year Clinical Psychology Registrar program for Endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist.

Successful applicants with have an authentic desire to improve the lives of people with mental health conditions and to develop a career in an interprofessional rural public health setting. You will be a keen and curious learner and passionate about delivering a high standard of care to consumers, families, carers and supporters. Candidates must meet the necessary key selection criteria outlined in the relevant position descriptions.

The Psychologist Registrar position is offered as a full time, two-year fixed role. This program is derived from the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health system recommendations.

About MBPH

At MBPH, we're driven by a genuine focus on patient-centred care. Our workforce of over 1,200 employees is committed to delivering care to our community 24/7, guided by our H.E.A.R.T. values.

Our people, Our H.E.A.R.T.

Our H.E.A.R.T. values (Happy Empathetic Accountable Respectful Team Based) are so much more than words; they are the driving force behind what we do every day. These values are lived throughout the organisation across each department, role and location.

What MBPH has to offer you

An environment where external professional development is supported and encouraged

Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing Options - Pay less tax

Free parking on-site

On-site Cafe

Staff Well Being, Employee Assistance and Intervention Programs - Free Remedial Therapy and Physiotherapy

At MBPH, we continue to strengthen our focus on diversity, equity and inclusion practices. This is supported through our internal network if LGBTQIA+ Allies and organisational membership with ACON Pride in Diversity.

Act with RespectX | We are proud to be a RespectX Accredited Employer. We have zero tolerance for sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination in our organisation. Learn more: www.respectx.com.au

A valid Working with Children Check and a National Police Check (undertaken in the last three months), and mandatory role specific immunisations are required