Clinical Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist - Grade 2 

• Permanent part-time (32 hours per week) | Support your ideal work-life balance 
• Lilydale servicing the Yarra Ranges | Join the Mental Health Wellbeing Program
• Opportunities for career growth | Mentorship and ongoing education provided 

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 Mental Health and Wellbeing Local Service

Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals are being established as an integral part of the reform to Victoria’s mental health system consistent with the Final Report Recommendations from the Royal Commission.

'In February 2019 the Mental Health System was failing to support those who needed it most. Throughout 2019 and 2020, the Commission extensively engaged with people with a lived and living experience of mental illness, their families, carers and supporters, mental health workers, researchers, service providers and others. Powerful contributions were heard from people with lived and living experience who shared personal experiences about how the system has failed and sometimes even harmed them’ - Eastern Health

The Royal Commission called for a transformed system - one that is compassionate, holistic, focused on prevention, promotes wellbeing, and places Lived Experience at the centre of leadership and decision-making.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Clinical Psychologist to join the Mental Health and Wellbeing Local Service in Lilydale, servicing the Yarra Ranges.

Operating Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, the service provides free, accessible, high-quality care and support for people aged 26 years and over who are experiencing mental health concerns or psychological distress, including those with co-occurring substance use or addiction. Support is also available for family members, carers, kin, and supporters.

Lived Experience is central to everything at the Local. This ensures participants’ voices are at the forefront of their care. Clinicians work in partnership with the Lived and Living Experience workforce and are guided by participants to understand their unique experiences and contexts - recognising them as the experts in their own lives.

The service is delivered through a consortium of four partners: Wellways, Access Health and Community, Eastern Health, and Oonah. While staff are employed by their respective partner organisations, all team members operate within the Local Service Model and work collaboratively as one integrated team.

Working within the Towards Change team and employed by Eastern Health, the Clinical Psychologist will use their knowledge, skills and experience to collaborate meaningfully with participants. The role focuses on developing evidence based, recovery-oriented supports that are shaped and defined by the participant. In this role, you will provide trauma informed and culturally responsive support, recognising the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the community.

What you’ll bring

• A Masters or Doctoral coursework qualification in Clinical Psychology that has been approved by the Psychology Board of Australia. 
• Full registration or eligibility for full registration as a Psychologist by the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA).  
• Registration endorsement or eligibility for endorsement in Approved Area of Practice of Clinical Psychology
• Compliance with the code of ethics and legal requirements of the profession. 
• A current driver's license
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

What we offer 

Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:  

• Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.   

• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options. 

• Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources. 

• Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.  

Interested in joining us?  

If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we'd encourage you to apply and share what you can bring to the role.  

You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date. 

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required. 

Click here to view our Candidate Guide and learn more about our recruitment process. 

 Our commitments  

• 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 across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team. 

• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. 

• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture. 

• We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.  

Please click here to view the position description.

Contact Person: Rebecca Ponchard 

Contact Number: 0437 709 838

Contact Email: rponchard@mentalhealthwellbeing.org

Job Posting End Date: Thursday 19 November 2026

Need help submitting your application? 
Contact the person listed in the advertisement or our Talent Acquisition team for support on (03) 9955 7555 (option 1) or talentacquisition@easternhealth.org.au, including discussing any adjustments you may require during the recruitment process. 

 
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