Description
Employment Type: Part-time, Permanent
Classification: Psychologist Level 3 (PN 68151)
Classification: Psychologist Level 4 (PN 62978, 68151)
Salary P3: $119,610 - $129,882 (Plus 11.5% Super)
Salary P4: $132,115 - $138,896 (Plus 11.5% Super)
Section: Paediatric Gender Service or Canberra Sexual Health Centre
Closing Date:31 January 2025
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.
11.5% Superannuation.
Access to Employee Assistance Program.
Access to discounted gym membership.
Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.
Visa Sponsorship available for eligible candidates.
Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates. (subject to review and approval)
About the Role:
We are inviting suitably qualified Clinical Psychologists to apply to exciting new opportunities at Canberra Health Services. There are currently two positions available, in either the CHS Gender Service or Canberra Sexual Health Centre.
We offer comprehensive, interdisciplinary support for children, young people, adults, and their families navigating gender concerns or gender dysphoria in the ACT and surrounding regions. With a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach, our highly trained team ensures trans and gender-diverse individuals feel safe, supported, and heard throughout their journey. Through our Paediatric Gender Service (PGS) and Adult Gender Service (AGS), we foster positive mental health outcomes, reduce stigma, and emphasise the importance of family and peer support.
The Canberra Sexual Health Centre (CSHC), located at the Canberra Hospital campus, offers comprehensive sexual health and HIV care, and hosts the Adult Gender Service (AGS) for individuals aged 16 and over. Together with the Paediatric Gender Service (PGS), AGS forms the CHS Gender Service, delivering interdisciplinary support for trans and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals and their families across the ACT and surrounding regions. Our trauma-informed, strengths-based approach prioritises safety, family and peer support, and aims to reduce stigma while enhancing physical and mental health outcomes. This new Clinical Psychologist role within AGS will provide specialised assessments, counselling, and mental health care, contributing to a multidisciplinary team dedicated to holistic gender-affirming support.
Please view role specific information below:
Clinical Psychologist (Psychologist Level 4) - Paediatric Gender Service
Lead psychological assessments, provide expert clinical oversight, and shape service innovation. Collaborate with passionate multidisciplinary teams, drive impactful research, and contribute to continuous quality improvement in a vibrant and supportive environment. This level is suited to experienced Clinical Psychologists with 3-5 years relevant experience.
Clinical Psychologist (Psychologist Level 3) – Canberra Sexual Health Centre
This role at the Canberra Sexual Health Centre, will see you provide skilled clinical assessments and interventions for individuals seeking gender care. You'll exercise your professional judgement, contribute to the development of client programs, and collaborate with external agencies to drive health promotion. With access to ongoing professional supervision and development, you'll also can participate in research, quality improvement activities, and the evaluation of policies and services, all within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. This level is suited to experienced Clinical Psychologists with 2-3 years relevant experience.
Clinical Psychologist (Psychologist Level 4) – Canberra Sexual Health Centre
In this position, you will play a key role in providing expert clinical care for adolescents and adults with gender concerns. In this role, you’ll assess, diagnose, and manage mental wellbeing of patients with sexual health conditions. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance client outcomes. This is a great opportunity to contribute to service development, research, and quality improvement in a supportive and inclusive environment dedicated to enhancing the lives of transgender and gender-diverse individuals. This level is suited to experienced Clinical Psychologists with 3-5 years relevant experience.
For more information regarding the position duties, please click on the links below:
Clinical Psychologist (Psychologist Level 4) - Paediatric Gender Service
Clinical Psychologist (Psychologist Level 3) – Canberra Sexual Health Centre
Clinical Psychologist (Psychologist Level 4) – Canberra Sexual Health Centre
Please indicate which position you are applying for during the application process. You may also apply for all three roles, allowing the selection panel to determine the most suitable level for you. Please note that there are only two vacancies available.
Visa Sponsorship for International Candidates
We welcome applications from both local and international candidates. Visa sponsorship may be available for eligible applicants, pending review and approval. International candidates are encouraged to contact the person listed in this advertisement for further information. Please ensure your CV is attached when making an enquiry.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
Current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
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.
To Apply:
Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.
Please indicate in your application which position you are applying for. You may also apply for all three roles, allowing the selection panel to determine the most suitable level for you.
All applications must be accompanied by a Response to Selection Criteria.
Guidance on Job Application
The following resources are available to assist with your Job Application.
How to Apply
Response to Selection Criteria Template (applications that do not include a RSC will be considered as incomplete)
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