At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality psychological care and assessments in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.
- Company: Join Northern Health, a leading public health service in Melbourne's northern suburbs.
- Benefits: Enjoy professional development, flexible work options, and a vibrant workplace culture.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for ongoing employment after the registrar program.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in mental health while growing your skills and career.
- Qualifications: Must have full registration as a psychologist and a relevant Master's or Doctoral qualification.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time (FT)
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, Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.
Are you an Early Career Psychologist interested in working within Public Mental Health? Are you seeking the opportunity to be part of a service that delivers high quality psychological care to our community? Do you thrive in an environment that will provide you with learning and professional development opportunities to support you to meet the requirements of the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA) area of practice endorsement in clinical psychology? Are you interested in working in a multidisciplinary team? Then Northern Health’s Mental Health Division Clinical Psychology Registrar Program is for you.
About Us: Northern Health (NH) is one of Melbourne’s largest and fastest growing public health services. We have a dedicated Mental Health Division which includes Adult and Older Adult services. The Northern Health Division of Mental Health (NHMHD) delivers mental health care and support to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and health care needs. We also provide a range of community based services and inpatient services across a number of sites in the municipalities of Darebin, Whittlesea, Merri‑bek and Hume. It is a very exciting time to be a part of the MHD as we transform our model of care to deliver timely and needed services.
About Mental Health Division: Northern Health is the third largest mental health service in Victoria. Within the Mental Health Division, we pride ourselves on providing high quality mental health services to people living in the northern regions of Melbourne, and work in a collaborative way with consumers and carers based on recovery principles. We aim to provide strong clinical leadership to support all staff in the provision of professional treatment and care by our integrated community teams, inpatient, and residential services.
About our Registrar Program: We are recruiting psychologists into the NHMHD Psychology Registrar Program, which offers:
- A two year rotational program with opportunities to work across two different clinical services and be part of a cohort of clinical psychology registrars
- Access to educational opportunities
- Individual and group supervision
- Being a part of a multidisciplinary team
- Professional development/study leave
- The opportunity to administer psychological assessments and interventions for a range of mental health conditions
- Opportunities to learn and participate in case management
- Multiple opportunities to increase your psychological knowledge and skills
- Possibility of ongoing permanent employment upon successful completion of the program
This position is Fixed Term until December 2028, Full Time - 80 hours per fortnight and you will be based in our community, residential and inpatient services located in Broadmeadows, Merri‑bek, Epping, Mill Park, Bundoora and Preston.
To be successful in this role you will have the ability to:
- Deliver evidenced based assessments and psychological interventions to consumers presenting with a broad range of high- and low-prevalence disorders
- Work effectively with consumers, their families and other supports
- Work collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team including our Lived Experience workforce
- Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
You will need:
- Full registration as a psychologist with the PBA (obtained by start date of the program)
- A Masters or Doctoral level qualification in Clinical Psychology, approved by the ACPA
- A current Victorian Driver’s License, and ongoing ability to use this form of transport
- A current Working with Children’s Check
Please see Position Description. For further details, please contact: Angela White, Principal Psychology Clinical Educator.
Applications close Wednesday 28 October 2026.
Why work at Northern Health? NH offers 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
- Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)
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.
Clinical Psychology Registrar in Melbourne employer: Northern Health
Northern Health is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Located in Epping, this role provides the opportunity to contribute to the vital health sector while enjoying competitive benefits and a collaborative environment that fosters teamwork and innovation.
