Psychology Registrar Positions – Mental Health and Wellbeing Program

- Multiple fixed-term, full time opportunities | Collaborative team environment
- Diverse rotational program | Culture of learning and improvement
- Work across Box Hill, Ringwood East and other sites across the Eastern Health catchment
- Fully supported learning and development program in mental health

Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne’s east and beyond.

About the role

The Mental Health & Wellbeing Program (MHWP) at Eastern Health, in partnership with the Eastern Health Institute, delivers one of Victoria's leading Allied Health Mental Health Transition to Practice Programs.

Eastern Health was selected by the Victorian Department of Health to lead the development of the statewide allied health mental health graduate framework and implementation resources following the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System. As a result, our graduate program is grounded in contemporary evidence, sector-wide consultation and best-practice approaches to workforce development.

As a Psychology Registrar, you will join a structured and supportive program that assists psychologists to work towards endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist or Clinical Neuropsychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA). In addition to fulfilling registrar program requirements, you will benefit from comprehensive education and professional development support designed to strengthen clinical capability, reflective practice and confidence in mental health practice.





What you’ll bring

- 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 or Clinical Neuropsychology that has been approved by the Psychology Board of Australia.
- Eligibility to work towards endorsement in Approved Area of Practice of Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology.
- Demonstrated theoretical knowledge, experience and skills in the application of psychological assessment and interventions in a clinical mental health service
- Experience in working in partnership with Mental Health and Clinical Support services, that promotes a spirit of cooperation and collaboration, and respect for each other’s philosophy, priorities, knowledge, skills and experience.
- Ability to engage consumers, families, carers and supporters in the development and implementation of individualised recovery plans.
- A commitment to providing culturally safe, family-sensitive and gender-sensitive care to people from diverse backgrounds.
- Knowledge of the mental health sector, including team structures and relevant community resources and services to support people experiencing mental illness.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with consumers, carers, supporters, the multidisciplinary team,



lived experience workforce and external agencies, supported by strong interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Commitment to reflective practice, ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.
- High level of self-awareness, emotional intelligence and proficiency with health technologies and clinical information systems.
- Current Victorian driver’s licence and Working with Children Check.

Why join the program

- Rotational placements across a range of mental health settings, opportunities can include child and youth, adult and older adult services.
- Dedicated support from experienced clinicians, clinical supervisors, clinical leads and Allied Health Mental Health Educators, including access to individual and group supervision
- Comprehensive education and professional development support throughout your registrar pathway, including a personalised learning and development plan
- Learning and development that supports progression towards clinical psychology endorsement requirements.
- A comprehensive professional development program incorporating workshops, reflective practice and applied learning opportunities.
- Opportunities to learn within multidisciplinary teams, build confidence and consolidate psychological practice in a public mental health setting.
- Connection to a large and supportive allied health workforce of more than 250 clinicians across the Mental Health & Wellbeing Program.
- A culture that values curiosity, continuous learning, innovation and professional growth.

What we offer

Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare expe

📌 Psychology Registrar (Melbourne)
🏢 Eastern Health
📍 Melbourne