Psychologist (Grade 2 or Grade 3), Barwon Early Parenting Centre

Job Category - Allied Health Professional (generic)

Req Id - 7460 

• Grow your career with Victoria’s largest regional health service in a rewarding and purpose-driven role
• Join a supportive multidisciplinary team within an innovative clinical environment
• Make a meaningful impact supporting families with children aged 0–4 years at Barwon Early Parenting Centre
• Enjoy work-life balance close to the Bellarine Peninsula and Great Ocean Road
• Flexible part-time opportunities available: permanent part-time (32 hours per fortnight) and temporary part-time parental leave cover (16 hours per fortnight) 

About the role

The Clinical/Counselling/Health Psychologist (Grade 2/3) is responsible for providing psychological assessment and patient-centred, evidence-based interventions within the Early Parenting Centre (EPC) at Barwon Health, supporting infants, children, and families and facilitating linkage to community supports and services across the Barwon region. The role provides secondary consultation to the multidisciplinary team and external stakeholders involved in family care, focusing on parenting, attachment, and family functioning to enhance the effectiveness of interventions delivered. The Grade 3 position also includes advanced clinical leadership responsibilities, including supervision of Grade 2 Psychologists and postgraduate psychology students, as well as contribution to service development, complex case formulation, and clinical excellence within the EPC.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based psychological assessment, intervention, risk assessment and care planning for clients and families accessing the Early Parenting Centre (EPC).
• Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team, maintaining high-quality clinical documentation, communication and culturally safe practice.
• Actively participate in professional development, quality improvement, supervision, research and organisational learning activities.
• Lead and contribute to clinical service development, supervision, policy implementation, multidisciplinary collaboration and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote excellence in professional practice through leadership in research, education, reflective practice, risk management and workforce development.

What we’re looking for

• Masters or Doctoral qualification in Clinical, Health or Counselling Psychology, with current AHPRA registration, Area of Practice Endorsement, and PBA Approved Supervisor status for Grade 3
• Experience working with families with children 0–4 years and strong knowledge of infant mental health and attachment theory
• Demonstrated advanced clinical experience and independent practice skills, including leadership, supervision and contribution to the professional development of others.
• Proven ability to lead evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention for complex clinical presentations within multidisciplinary environments.
• Highly developed communication, stakeholder engagement and service development skills, with commitment to culturally safe practice, quality improvement and professional excellence.

Position Description - Grade 2 

Position Description- Grade 3

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
  • Living expenses capped at $9,010
  • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly 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

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.

Contact person: Kahlia Hurd
Email: kahlia.hurd@barwonhealth.org.au

Application closing date: 27 May, 2026