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Psychologist Grade 2 (clinical endorsement)

Rewarding opportunity for an experienced Psychologist to join a new Older Adult Community Mental Health Team

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professionaleducationand research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged,diverseand collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

About theMental Health Division

Austin Mental Health Divisionprovides care and services through a comprehensive range of teams to meet the needs of mental health consumers and carers throughout Victoria. Services in the Mental Health Division arelocatedacross Austin Health and the community. Employees may be redeployed within the MHD. All mental health services work within a clinical framework that promotes recovery-oriented practice and supports decision-making. This approach to client wellbeing builds on the strengths of the individual working in partnership with their treating team. It encompasses the principles of self-determination and individualised treatment and care.

Austin Health’s Older Adult Mental Health Community Team provides person-centred, recovery-oriented care to older adults experiencing, or at risk of, serious mental illness. The multidisciplinary team—including clinicians, medical staff and Lived and Living Experience (LLE) experts—works collaboratively to deliver trauma-informed, evidence-based support that includes families, carers, and kin. The team fosters a culture of collaboration, shared learning,



and mutual respect to ensure holistic, high-quality care that promotes recovery, dignity, and wellbeing in the community.

About the role

ThePsychologistprovides high-quality psychological assessment, formulation, and evidence-based interventions for older adults experiencing mental health concerns, cognitive decline, behavioural and psychological symptoms, and complex psychosocial needs.

The role contributes to the development and implementation of person-centred recovery and wellbeing plans, supports families and carers, and collaborates closely with internal and external stakeholders to promote safe, sustainable, and meaningful participation in community life.

About you

To be successful in this roleyou’llbring with you:

- Masters or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from an Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) approved program of study.
- Current psychology registration with AHPRA.
- Current specialist endorsement to practice as a Clinical Psychologist, or eligibility to work towards area of practice endorsement with AHPRA.

Working at Austin Health means enjoyinga strong senseof purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding perks, including:

- Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.




- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships andspecial offerson health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
- Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
- Mentoring and career development opportunities.

Work with us!

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people withdisability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if youdon’tmeet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, yourdriveand your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and ifrequired, a WorkingWithChildren Check. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards.If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager:Rob Sharma, Program Manager at ***********@austin.org.au

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📌 Grade 2 Psychologist (Melbourne)
🏢 Austin Health
📍 Melbourne