Senior Psychologist - BeWell

Legal Entity: Monash Health

Location

Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168

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Employment Type: Part Time

Posting Date: 22 Jun 2026

Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives.

We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience.

As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice.

Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.

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Help shape the future of healthcare at Monash Health and embark on a rewarding career where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.

About the Department / Program

The BeWell Program is part of the Psychology Program at Monash Health and has been operating for more than five years. It plays a central role in Monash Health’s broader organisational wellbeing strategy, providing, promoting, and supporting the psychological wellbeing of all staff.

BeWell delivers comprehensive wellbeing services across several key domains, including:

Individual proactive wellbeing support

In‑house Psychological First Aid following critical incidents

Team‑based wellbeing sessions, including reflective practice and topic‑focused workshops

Consultation to senior leaders to strengthen mentally healthy, high‑performing workplaces

About the Role

We are seeking Senior Psychologists (Grade 4) to join our team on an ongoing basis. We have 1.0 EFT available, with the intention of appointing several part‑time clinicians. The role spans all Monash Health sites and operates under the leadership of the Manager of BeWell / Deputy Director of Psychology.

This position provides tailored wellbeing support to Monash Health staff through both intervention and rapid response. A key component of the role is acting as the first point of contact for teams seeking support, conducting initial triage, and designing interventions that meet the specific needs of each team. There is a consistently high demand for Psychological First Aid following critical incidents or challenging workplace events.

The role also contributes to the ongoing development of Monash Health’s wellbeing strategy, offering significant opportunities for program development, innovation, and service enhancement.

About You

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

A genuine passion for supporting healthcare workers through prevention, promotion, and responsive wellbeing initiatives

Strong knowledge of evidence‑based approaches that enhance psychological wellbeing

Well‑developed self‑care practices that enable you to support staff within a large healthcare system.

The ability to respond flexibly and energetically to immediate service needs, with sound judgement in prioritising requests

Extensive understanding of the public healthcare system

A commitment to high‑quality psychological intervention and its impact on staff wellbeing

Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to translate psychological concepts into practical, accessible information

Strong written and verbal communication skills, active listening, and well‑honed negotiation and influencing abilities

Motivation, initiative, and enthusiasm for contributing to and shaping wellbeing services across Monash Health

Mandatory requirements of the role - qualifications, licences, memberships,

Registration and endorsement with the Psychology Board of Australia in accordance with the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Victoria) Act 2009

Approved supervisor with AHPRA as principal and secondary supervisor in area of endorsement

Minimum 8 years’ experience as a registered psychologist

Demonstrated ability to provide tailored interventions

Demonstrated extensive experience in professionally supervising and coordinating the supervision of other psychologists

Prior experience in public health setting

Experience and training in the delivery of Psychological First Aid (PFA)

Why you will love working with us

Ours is a connected team with strong shared values and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We are a highly skilled, collaborative, and welcoming team where the only limit in your career is you. Upon your appointment, we will provide you with

A supportive and cohesive team

Professional development opportunities and mentoring.

Opportunities for you to use your experience in the role to inform and drive initiatives within the broader units and programs.

Salary packaging.

Onsite Gym options and ability to join Fitness Passport - your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities.

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Lauren Stapleton, Manager of BeWell and Deputy Director of Psychology on 0417 101 812.

Position Description can be found here

Our Culture and Values

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.

We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online eHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.

Applications close: 7 July, 2026