Psychologist (Grade 3), Barwon Early Parenting Centre

Job Category - Allied Health Professional (generic)

Req Id - 7460 

• Flexible Permanent Part Time 32 hours per week and Temporary Part Time  16 hour per week (parental leave)
• Make a real impact supporting families with children 0–4 years at Barwon Early Parenting Centre
• Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team in a supportive and innovative environment

About the role

The Clinical Psychologist (Grade 3) provides expert psychological assessment and consumer-centred interventions at the Barwon Early Parenting Centre (BEPC). This role supports families with children aged 0–4 years, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and linking families to community supports across the Barwon region. You will also provide secondary consultation to nursing, Early Parenting Practitioners, and other professionals involved in family care.

Key responsibilities

• Provide direct psychological care to families using evidence-based, consumer-centred approaches
• Deliver secondary consultation to community-based services and multidisciplinary team members
• Support assessment, intake, and care planning in line with BEPC frameworks and best practice
• Participate in service review, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical education for the team

What we’re looking for

• Masters or Doctoral qualification in Clinical, Health or Counselling Psychology with AHPRA registration and specialist endorsement
• Experience working with families with children 0–4 years and strong knowledge of infant mental health and attachment theory
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, providing consultation, supervision, and education to colleagues
• Proven ability to provide evidence-based interventions to clients with diverse psychological and psychiatric needs

Position Description

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: Lauren Langley
Email: lauren.langley@barwonhealth.org.au

Application closing date: 22, March 2026