Clinical Psychologist Grade 2 or 3

Job Description

A rare and rewarding opportunity is now available for a Clinical Psychologist to join the dedicated multidisciplinary team at Epworth Geelong on a casual basis!

Applications are welcomed from both Grade 2 and Grade 3 Clinical Psychologists. Based within a dynamic inpatient rehabilitation service, this casual position is ideal for someone seeking variety, autonomy and flexibiliy — supporting our 29-bed inpatient unit while also having the opportunity to contribute to a growing outpatient service.

With access to supervision, ongoing professional development and strong connections to the broader Epworth psychology network, this is an outstanding casual opportunity not to be missed!

Why this role is a great opportunity:

• Be part of a supportive, collaborative team environment
• Make a meaningful difference in patient recovery and wellbeing
• Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in managing your schedule
• Access career development pathways and mentoring support

Your contribution will include:

• Delivering high-quality psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions
• Maintaining best-practice standards across patient care, family communication, and discharge planning
• Demonstrating clinical leadership and uphold evidence-based practice
• Working closely with allied health professionals to support rehabilitation goals

What you’ll bring:

• Strong skills in psychological assessment and intervention
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• A collaborative, compassionate, and engaging approach
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Passion for patient-centred care and achieving positive outcomes

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-quality service and make a meaningful difference in patient care.

Position Description Grade 2       Position Description Grade 3        Inherent Requirements

About Epworth Geelong
Epworth Geelong, located adjacent to Deakin University’s Medical School in Waurn Ponds, is developing an environment of world-class health care and education to meet the needs of the expanding population of Geelong and South West Victoria. Providing exciting career opportunities to doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff. It features contemporary design, cutting-edge medical technology and best practice patient care, whilst offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and rehabilitation services.

Qualifications

• A Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical or Health or Counselling Psychology
• General Psychologist registration with AHPRA with (or working towards) area of practice endorsement in Clinical, Health or Counselling Psychology

Additional Information

Why Join Epworth?
At Epworth, it’s a community.

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, plus $2,650 meals and entertainment allowance leading to greater take home pay
• Discounted private health insurance
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia!

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

Ready to Make a Difference?
To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information about the role, refer to the attached position description or contact [email protected] or call (03) 9426 0606.

Apply now....we have over 8,000 perspectives at Epworth and we’re ready to welcome yours!

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.