Clinical Psychologist (Gr 3) - Residential Eating Disorders

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health, a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

• Permanent, Part-time (0.5 EFT / 40 Hours)
• Based in Armadale
• Salary range: $56k - $65k + Superannuation
• Great Staff Benefits

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a brand-new, purpose-built service 
• Be part of a specialist statewide service operated by Alfred Health.
• Work closely with senior management and key stakeholders, including Eating Disorders Victoria.
• Ongoing professional development and regular professional supervision.
• Access to Fitness Passport – A subsidised gym membership program across Melbourne.
• Salary packaging & benefits – Including novated leasing, flexible health insurance options, and discounted childcare services.

About us

Ngamai Wilam is a newly built 12-bed residential eating disorder treatment facility in Armadale. Jointly funded by the Australian Federal Government and the Victorian Government, this specialist statewide service is managed by Alfred Health.

The service provides 24/7 trauma-informed, recovery-focused care for adults aged 18 and over, in a gender-inclusive, home-like therapeutic environment. With a strong focus on family and chosen supports, Ngamai Wilam is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care that promotes long-term recovery.

About the role

As the Senior Clinical Psychologist, you will:

• provide both individual and group clinical services to participants and their chosen supports at Ngamai Wilam, working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.
• offer consultation to staff and play an active role in the therapeutic group program, delivering evidence-based psychological interventions and fostering a supportive environment for participants.
• be involved in the planning, facilitation, and evaluation of the group program, ensuring it aligns with participants' therapeutic needs.
• provide individual therapy to participants, tailoring interventions to meet their specific needs.
• will also mentor junior psychologists across AMAH and supervise student placements.

About You

• Registration with the Psychology Board via AHPRA under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Victoria) Act 2009.
• Endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Victoria) Act 2009
• Masters or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
• At least 5 years’ experience working as a registered clinical psychologist
• PBA approved supervisor
• Australian working rights.
• Current Victorian Driver License, Working with Children Check, and Background Check.

Interested? Apply Now!

If you're excited about this opportunity to be involved in a service from the ground up, click APPLY to submit your resume and cover letter.

NOTE: Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

For more information, contact Simone Farrelly at s.farrelly@alfred.org.au

Applications close: 11pm AEST, Mondah 27th October 2025.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au