Psychologist (Grade 3), Pathways to Good Health, McKellar Centre

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Psychologist (Grade 3), Pathways to Good Health, McKellar Centre Employment Type: Temporary Part Time Hours per fortnight: 32 Job Category: Psychology A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children and their families. Grow your skills at an organisation invested in your long-term development. Temporary part-time opportunity until 30/08/2027. About Barwon Health Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all. About the role Barwon Health in Geelong is seeking a psychologist to join the team as part of the Pathways to Good Health Initiative. The Psychologist role is to deliver cognitive, learning, and behavioural assessments and consultations to children and families accessing the Pathway to Good Health Service at Barwon Health. The role will predominantly serve clients aged 5 to 17 years aiming to improve the health outcomes for Children in Out of Home Care (OOHC) who are known to the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) and Child Protection (CP). This role will be predominantly based at McKellar Centre with some travel to other Barwon Health sites. Minimum Requirements: A Master or Doctoral Qualification in Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology or Educational and Developmental Psychology. Experience working with children and families. Experience undertaking cognitive, learning and behavioural assessments. About the culture You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated team who take pride in providing a high-quality service. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong, working partnerships in the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health’s commitment to professional development. Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction. A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program. Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career. Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650. We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards. If you need assistance with your application for this role, please email the Talent Acquisition team at with your preferred contact method and details, and we will get in touch with you. Contact person: Kahlia Hurd #J-18808-Ljbffr