Clinical Health Psychologist - Grade 3 - Persistent Pain Management Service

Reference Number: 53782:  Clinical Health Psychologist - Grade 3 - Persistent Pain Management Service 
Employment Type: Fixed Term 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 are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Clinical or Health Psychologists to join the Persistent Pain Management Service and the Allied Health Psychology team.

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 will involve:

• Psychological assessment and targeted but flexible interventions for individuals experiencing persistent pain    


• Individual therapy and facilitation of specialised group sessions 


• Contributing to improved functioning and quality of life for our diverse patients 


• Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team, including pain physicians and other allied health staff  

This is a 12-month fixed-term Grade 3 part-time position (0.4 EFT, 30.4 hours per fortnight), however suitably experienced Grade 2 Psychologists are also encouraged to apply.  

We can offer:   

• Generous professional development opportunities and support   


• Exceptional supervision, including individual and peer opportunities 


• Salary packaging to maximise take‑home pay 


• Strong pathways for career development and advancement 


• Flexible work options, including remote work where appropriate 


• Access to Health and Wellbeing programs to support a balanced lifestyle 

To be successful in this role you will have: 

• An enthusiastic, dedicated and collaborative approach to clinical practice 


• Experience providing psychological care within pain clinics and/or public health settings 


• Demonstrated capability in evidence‑based intervention, assessment and multidisciplinary teamwork 


• A commitment to person‑centred care, service excellence and continuous improvement 

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 Dr Leonie Keall, AH Psychology Clinical Leader, [email protected]

Applications close 29 June 2026

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


• Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

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.