Clinical/Health Psychologist, Grade 4

Reference Number: 52737:  Clinical/Health Psychologist, Grade 4 - Virtual Pulmonary Rehabilitation  Employment Type: On Going Part Time (PT)  Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)    About Northern Health: As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.  Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be. Northern Health is looking for an experienced Grade 4 Clinical or Health Psychologist to join Victoria’s first state-wide Virtual Pulmonary Rehabilitation (vPR) Service. This is an opportunity to contribute to a new model of care that supports people living with chronic respiratory disease through accessible, person-centred digital rehabilitation. Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north. Services are provided through our six main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals, and Kilmore District Hospital.  In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg. About the Role: This role provides advanced psychological care within Victoria’s first state-wide Virtual Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service. It requires strong expertise in chronic illness, behaviour change and virtual group work, along with the ability to deliver targeted individual support for people living with chronic respiratory disease.  This role has the potential to offer a hybrid working arrangement, with the flexibility to work remotely. The role is responsible for delivering evidence-based interventions, supporting self-management education, integrating psychological screening into routine care, and providing clinical leadership and supervision within the vPR team. To be successful in this role you will have: Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, with endorsement in Clinical or Health Psychology Extensive experience in chronic illness management, adjustment, anxiety, depression and behaviour change Proven ability to deliver group programs and telehealth interventions Strong skills in virtual communication, collaboration and clinical leadership Commitment to culturally safe, trauma-informed, person-centred care Well-developed problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently within an innovative service model Next Steps . . . If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Kathryn Barker, Service Lead – Virtual Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Applications close Sunday 28 December 2025. Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away. Why work at the Northern Health? NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally. Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits. Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support An inclusive and culturally safe space Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.