Reference Number:54089:Senior Clinical Psychologist, Mental Health Employment Type:On Going Part Time (PT) Location:Northern Health (All Campuses) About Northern Health: As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Psychologists to join the Merri-bek Community Mental Health Team Psychological Therapy Stream as a Senior Clinical Psychologist Grade 4. Are you a passionate and experienced psychologist ready to make a meaningful impact in your community?

Northern Health is seeking a dynamic Senior Clinical Psychologist to lead and inspire within our Merri-bek Community Mental Health Team — a supportive, multidisciplinary group dedicated to improving lives across Melbourne’s rapidly growing northern corridor through the delivery of evidence based psychological treatments in a dedicated therapy stream.

About Northern Health: Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals Centres and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role:



The Merri-bek Community Mental Health Team is a vibrant, collaborative environment where compassion meets clinical excellence. As a Senior Clinical Psychologist , you will:

- Provide leadership in psychotherapeutic practice and psychological expertise within the team.
- Deliver clinical supervision to psychologists and registrars, fostering qualified growth and excellence.
- Work closely with the therapy stream to enhance service delivery for complex mental health presentations.
- Contribute to community-based mental health initiatives and training alongside Northern Health’s broader Mental Health Division.

This is your opportunity to shape the future of mental health care while working with a team that values innovation, empathy, and recovery-oriented practice. About the Mental Health Division: Northern Health is proud to be Victoria’s third-largest mental health service provider.

We deliver high-quality, recovery-focused care to people living in Melbourne’s north, partnering with consumers and carers to achieve lasting wellbeing.

Our integrated model spans community, inpatient, and residential services — ensuring continuity and compassion at every stage of care

What You’ll Bring To Be Successful

- Registration with AHPRA with Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical Psychology
- At least 10 years of post registration experience.
- AHPRA (PsyBA) Board-approved supervisor for Clinical Psychology




- Demonstrated experience in the delivering psychological therapeutic interventions including group work to assist consumers in their recovery of mental illness, their families and carers in a community setting.
- Proven Leadership skills
- A commitment to clinical excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

- Work in a supportive, forward-thinking environment that values professional development.
- Make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families.
- Enjoy the benefits of working within a large, respected health network with strong community ties.

Next Steps . . . If this sounds like the role for you, please reach out to either:

- Janina Tomasoni, Director of Psychology Mental Health Division on (phone hidden)
- Tanya Goodison, Program Manager Mental Health Division on 9355 9700

Please refer to Position Description for more details about the role. Applications close Tuesday 25 August 2026. Why work at the Northern Health? NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Career development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- Access to salary packaging & EAP
- Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

📌 Senior Clinical Psychologist, Mental Health (Melbourne)
🏢 Northern Health
📍 Melbourne