Casual Clinical Psychologist

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Casual Position 
• Clinical psychologist, Grade 2 or 3  (PK1-PL4)
• Opportunity to work across different areas of Alfred Health 
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

The Alfred Health Psychology Department comprises of approximately 130psychologists, including Clinical Psychologists, Clinical-Forensic Psychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists.  The Psychology Department has a large multi-site post-graduate student placement program operating across clinical psychology, neuropsychology, and forensic psychology; a rotational psychology registrar program, and a well-established learning and development program for psychology registrars. 

The Psychology Department is progressive and supportive of staff, providing great opportunities for knowledge and skill development through supervision and a professional development program for all psychology staff. Psychologists are based at The Alfred Hospital (Acute Health), Alfred Mental and Addiction Health (AMAH), Caulfield Hospital (Subacute, rehabilitation and community services), and Sandringham Hospital. Alfred Health Psychology Services are professionally part of the Allied Health Service.

Position Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Psychologist to work on a casual basis to provide backfill during periods of staff leave. You will be responsible for providing a range of psychological services including assessments, formulation and treatments. You may also be involved in developing and implementing positive behaviour support plans. This is a great opportunity to develop your clinical skills in working with a broad range of presentations.

Experience and Qualifications Required

• An approved degree with a major in psychology and post-graduate qualifications (Masters or Doctorate) in psychology
• General Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia 
• Endorsement as a Clinical psychologist (desirable)
• Membership of the APS and the APS College of Clinical psychologists (desirable)

Staff Benefits

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
• Onsite child care services, payroll deductible expense
• Onsite staff gym, a payroll deductible expense
• Modern onsite library faculties, exclusive to Alfred Health staff
• Access to health and wellbeing incentives
• Discounted health insurance 

If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, and include your resume and cover letter. 

For more information regarding the position, please contact Simone Farrelly - S.Farrelly@alfred.org.au

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Thursday 22nd January 2026.

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.