• 0.21 EFT (1 day per week) until 30/06/2026
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Must be available to work on Tuesday.
• Attractive salary and leave entitlements, low cast parking, and tax benefits, such as salary packaging and novated leasing
• Access to high quality supervision and education opportunities
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others. In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative.
We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
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 see for Grade 2: Position Description
Please see for Grade 3: Position Description
What You Need
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
What We Can Offer You
• Regular clinical supervision from a suitably qualified Senior Psychologist
• Access to a Psychology Clinical Education team to support ongoing training and development goals
• Psychologists can 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
• 5-weeks a year of annual leave (pro rata)
• All employees receive annual leave loading (17.5 % on top of ordinary hourly rate)
• Access to generous Salary Packaging of over $11,000, meaning you pay less tax and have more take home pay!
• Generous employer superannuation paid on top of your salary
• State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
• Strong professional links to hundreds of Allied Health staff across Peninsula Health
• Employee Assistance Programs to support optimal mental health and physical health including free confidential counselling
• Access to Novating Leasing on top of Salary Packing Benefits, meaning you get to drive a new car while saving on tax!
• Access to our extensive Workplace Wellbeing Program, which includes a broad range of discounts and special offers
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People Experience Team on (03) 9784 2700.
For specific information on this role please contact Tracy Henderson on 9784 7224.
To Apply: Please submit your application before the closing date of 25/08/2025. Applications will be reviewed as received; interviews may occur before the close date. We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement before the closing date.
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 safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time
