Clinical Psychologist

- Permanent Full-Time | 5 weeks annual leave + monthly rostered day off
- Grade 2 | Box Hill Hospital Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatient Unit
- Collaborative multi-disciplinary recovery focused team

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

AIPU is a 12-bed psychiatric unit that assesses and treats Adolescents 13-17 years of age. The clinical psychologist is an integral part of the MDT and will coordinate the treatment and care for admitted adolescents and their families. The incumbent will also contribute to the group program ,deliver responsive evidence based treatment and provide discipline specific psychological assessments as required.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

- Full registration or eligibility for full registration as a Psychologist by the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA)
- Hold a Masters or Doctoral coursework qualification in Clinical Psychology that has been approved by the PBA
- Registration endorsement, or eligibility for endorsement in the Approved Area of Practice of Clinical Psychology.
- Skills and experience in discipline specific formal assessments of Adolescents and their families
- Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
- A strong commitment to high-quality care




- The ability to work as part of a diverse team
- Excellent communication and organisational skills

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

- Mentor and Shadowing program
- Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
- Study and career development leave
- Friendly & supportive teams
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Fitness Passport for work-life balance
- Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
- Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
- Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
- Access to Private Health Insurance offers
- Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
- Cafes at all of our Hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match,



you have the skills and qualities to make a difference and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

- We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability - within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
- We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
- As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
- Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
- Advertising may end before the closing date.
- We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for the Position Description

Contact Person: Anthony Shute

Contact Number: 04•• ••• 844

Contact Email: ••••@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 14.10.2026

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) •••• •555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) •••• •469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

📌 Clinical Psychologist Grade 2 (Box Hill)
🏢 Eastern Health
📍 Box Hill