Psychologist / Clinical Psychologist / Health Psychologist – Acute Allied Health Services Psychology

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 12 Month Contract with the possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification: Psychologist Level 3 (PN 27897, 25676, 46867)
Salary: $123,014 – $125,809 (Plus 12.5%25 Super)
Location: The Canberra Hospital and various CHS locations
Section: Allied Health, Psychology
Closing Date: 22nd April 2026
 

What can we offer you: 

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:

To Apply: 

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

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

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. 

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together 
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Rebecca Neilson at 0466 513 215 or at Rebecca.Neilson@act.gov.au. 

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