Job no: 942969
Work type: Full time
Location: Various
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service, Various location
Salary – AHP2 - Allied Health Professional L2, $94,997 to $110,052 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Perks
Full Time – Permanent Ongoing

"Candidates who are pursuing a Master of Clinical Psychology, Master of Health Psychology, or Clinical PhD and are within six (6) months of completing the qualification will be appointed at the AHP1 level and will progress to AHP2 upon successful completion of their qualification and meeting the relevant registration requirements"

About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

The Provisional Psychologist (AHP1)



/ Psychologist (AHP2) is responsible and accountable for delivering specialist child and adolescent mental health care to consumers with complex needs and ensuring optimal consumer care. The provision of assessment, education, counselling and group work are considered essential components of care which is directed towards the attainment of optimum consumer health and recovery.

Key duties of the role

Provide a therapeutic/clinical assessment and intervention service to a client base consisting of children, adolescents and their families
Participate in the identification of mental health needs in the community and in the planning, execution and evaluation of programs to meet those needs
Provide supervision, training and education, and contribute to research, program evaluation and continuous service improvement
Contribute to team administration, positive workplace relationships, service improvement and ongoing professional development
Contribute expertise in all aspects of quality management to improve mental health practice and service delivery

Skills and Experience

Master’s degree in clinical psychology or health psychology recognised by PsyBA, with general or provisional registration with PsyBA
Provisional registrants must be working towards full registration and comply with PsyBA supervision requirements




Demonstrated clinical experience in assessment and intervention for complex child and adolescent mental health presentations
Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with families, agencies and professional groups
Strong communication skills and commitment to ongoing career development and evidence-based practice

Enquiries can be directed to

Sandra Davies

Acting Clinical Coordinator

71173800

[email protected]

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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

Immunisation Requirements Checklist
Applicant Documents Checklist

If you would like further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 19 August 2026 11:55PM

Advertised: 05 Aug 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 19 Aug 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time

📌 Psychologist / Provisional Psychologist (South Australia)
🏢 Sa Health
📍 South Australia