Description
Clinical Psychologist
Full-time or Part-time | $***** per hour
Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health & Community Services | Narrabundah, ACT
Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health & Community Services (Winnunga AHCS) is Canberra's only Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service, providing culturally safe and holistic healthcare to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the ACT and surrounding regions.
We work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team that includes GPs, nurses, allied health professionals, and social health workers to deliver comprehensive, community-focused healthcare.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Clinical Psychologist to join our team.
This is an exciting prospect for a professional who is committed to providing culturally appropriate psychological services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, helping them navigate mental health challenges and improve their overall well-being.
In this role, you will provide high-quality psychological assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based therapy, as well as collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver integrated care.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct psychological assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans for individual clients
Provide individual and group therapy, applying culturally secure and trauma-informed practices
Work with clients to address mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use
Collaborate with GPs, allied health professionals, and other service providers to ensure holistic care




Offer culturally safe mental health support and resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients
Contribute to mental health promotion and community outreach initiatives
Participate in case conferences, care plans, and other collaborative meetings
Provide professional supervision and guidance to junior staff as needed
About You:
A Master's or Doctoral qualification in Clinical Psychology
Full registration as a Clinical Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Experience providing psychological services in a community or healthcare setting
Understanding of and commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and ways of working
Knowledge of trauma-informed care and experience working with clients who have experienced significant adversity
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders
A current Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration (or willingness to obtain)
A valid driver's licence
Why Join Us?
Work in a supportive, inclusive, and culturally safe environment
Opportunity to make a real difference in the mental health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Competitive hourly rate of $***** per hour
Access to salary packaging options (which increases your take-home pay)
Access to professional development and training opportunities
A close-knit team that values collaboration, respect, and cultural safety
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📌 Clinical Psychologist (Canberra)
🏢 Winnunga Nimmityjah
📍 Canberra