As an organisation we have a transparent 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.
Are you ready to make a lasting impact on mental health care and workforce wellbeing?
Join
Northern Health
, one of Victoria's fastest‐growing health services, as a
Psychology Clinical Educator
within our
Mental Health Division
— and help shape the next generation of psychological practice.
Northern Health is Victoria's
third
‐
largest mental health service
and a recognised
teaching hospital
, providing acute, sub‐acute, community, and specialist care across six major campuses — including Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows, Bundoora, Craigieburn, and Mernda.
As a teaching hospital, Northern Health fosters a strong culture of
learning, supervision, and professional development
, offering psychologists the opportunity to contribute to education, research, and service innovation. We're proud to serve Melbourne's vibrant northern corridor, delivering high‐quality, person‐centred care to our community.
Why You'll Love This Role:
Play a pivotal role in supporting and developing early‐career psychologists, helping them build confidence, capability, and clinical excellence.
Lead and inspire psychologists across diverse clinical settings.
Drive innovation in mental health education and evidence‐based practice.
Collaborate with passionate professionals committed to recovery‐oriented care.
Contribute to a culture that values psychological safety, wellbeing, and professional growth.
Engage in ongoing professional development and opportunities to contribute to research, service improvement, and innovation in mental health practice.
About You:




You're a Senior Clinical Psychologist who thrives on leadership, collaboration, and education. You bring:
Extensive clinical experience (8+ years) within public mental health settings, providing evidence‐based treatment and care to consumers and carers.
Current AHPRA registration under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Victoria) Act ****.
Endorsement in Clinical Psychology and Psychology Board Approved Supervisor status.
Strong knowledge of Psychology Board of Australia competencies and code of ethics, including supervision requirements.
Proven ability to work collaboratively and innovatively across interdisciplinary teams to support workforce development.
Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering education, training, and professional development programs for psychologists at varying levels of experience.
Deep understanding of mental health presentations, evidence‐based interventions, and recovery‐oriented practice.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and lead effectively.
What Success Looks like
Success in this role means:
Building a high‐performing, confident psychology workforce through mentorship and education.
Embedding psychological excellence and evidence‐based practice across all service areas.
Strengthening workforce wellbeing and resilience through leadership and innovation.
Contributing to a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and psychological safety.




Delivering measurable improvements in clinical outcomes and staff engagement.
Make Your Impact
This is your opportunity to lead with purpose — to embed psychological excellence, strengthen workforce resilience, and contribute to a healthier, more connected community.
Angela White, Principal Clinical Educator-Psychology, Mental Health Division Northern ****** ******** ***
Janina Tomasoni, Director of Psychology, Mental Health Division Northern ****** ******** ***
Applications close on Wednesday 2 September ****.
Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.
We offer:
Health and Wellbeing programs, including our 'Thrive' program
Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
An inclusive and culturally safe space
State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
A commitment to ongoing professional development through our 'Learning Labs'
Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library
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.
All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service's Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza.
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📌 Psychology Clinical Educator (Melbourne)
🏢 Northern Health
📍 Melbourne