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Grade 2 or 3 Psychologist

• Limited term part time, 16 hours per fortnight (1 day per week) until 30/06/2026. Must be available to work on Tuesday.
• Located at the Osteoarthritis Hip and Knee Service (OAHKS) extension clinic in Frankston
• Classification Grade 2 Year 1-4 or Grade 3 Year 1-4* plus super

On 1st January 2026, five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together to create Bayside Health; a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians.??

The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1st January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

The Team & Role

We have an exciting opportunity for either a Grade 3 Senior Psychologist or Grade 2 Psychologist to join the Osteoarthritis Hip and Knee Service (OAHKS). OAHKS is a multidisciplinary team that coordinates the treatment and management of patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis. The OAHKS team complete early comprehensive assessments of individuals with hip or knee osteoarthritis, refer to appropriate evidence based conservative therapies and prioritise patients for orthopaedic review.

The Psychologist will work with people identified in the OAHKS clinic as experiencing psychological difficulties in the context of their arthritis. Common psychological presentations include persistent pain, sleeping difficulties, mood changes and/or anxiety. The Psychologist will support people with psychoeducation and evidence-based brief psychological interventions.

Please click here for the Grade 2 Position Description.

Please click here for the Grade 3 Position Description.

Skills and Experience Required

We anticipate you will have:

• Postgraduate qualification in psychology
• Hold current general registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA
• An Area of Practice Endorsement (or working towards same) in Clinical, Health or Counselling Psychology is desired, but not necessary
• Demonstrated clinical competence in the field of psychology
• Previous experience or special interest in health psychology and physical rehabilitation is desired

For Grade 3 applicants you will also need:
• Minimum of 5-years’ experience working as a general Psychologist

Benefits

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Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program

Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners

Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

As a Psychologist at Peninsula Health, you will also recieve the following benefits:

Regular clinical supervision from a suitably qualified Senior Psychologist
Access to a Psychology Clinical Education team to support ongoing training and development goals
Access up to 5 days a year (pro rata) paid Professional Development Leave and an additional 2 days a year of Registration leave
Generous allowances for reimbursement of Professional Development Leave expenses
Higher qualification allowance available subject to eligibility

Next Steps

Follow the steps to apply to be redirected to our recruitment platform.

For specific information on this role please contact Tracy Henderson on 9784 7224.

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9784 2700, option 1.

The role ceases advertising on 23/10/1015. Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.??

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Additional Requirements?

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process. To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:?https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/?

*Please refer to salary circular for Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.

Contact Details

For specific information on this role please contact Tracy Henderson on 9784 7224.