What can we offer you: 

·       Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. 

·       Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.

·       Flexible working conditions. 

·       Access to Employee Assistance Program.

·       Access to onsite Physiotherapists.

·       Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.

About the Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced psychologist to join the friendly and supportive Psychology team within Acute Allied Health Services. Our psychologists are based at both the Canberra Hospital and Centenary Hospital for Women and Children, providing services across the lifespan.

Our team delivers psychological assessment and intervention to children, adolescents, and adults across a range of inpatient and outpatient acute hospital settings. This position may be filled by a Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, or Health Psychologist, depending on qualifications and experience.

In this role, you will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team and contribute to high-quality, client-centred care. You will also provide clinical support and supervision to psychologists and/or students on placement, and work closely with allied health, medical, and nursing colleagues to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

We are committed to supporting our psychologists through regular clinical supervision, professional development opportunities, and we can support you to participate in quality improvement and research activities. We are seeking a psychologist with demonstrated leadership capability that will contribute to a positive workplace culture.

Please note:

Multiple temporary positions are available to backfill parental leave, for periods ranging from 3 to 12 months. We invite applications from suitably qualified Psychologists / Clinical Psychologists / Health Psychologists with a minimum of three years’ post-qualification experience. While the position is advertised as full-time, part-time arrangements may be considered.

Experience working in an acute hospital setting is desirable but not essential. We strongly encourage interested applicants to contact the nominated contact officer for further information. Your enquiries are welcome, and we look forward to speaking with you.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

·       Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

·       Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

·       Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.

Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position.

Note: These are temporary positions available for a period of three to 12 months with the possibility of extension and/permanency.

How to Apply: For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au