• Hamilton | Mental Health
• Part Time Ongoing (0.8 EFT)
• Join a progressive regional health service making a real difference
  
• $47.81 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging Benefits

Build Your Career. Make a Real Difference.

Join Western District Health Service (WDHS) as a Psychologist within our Mental Health Team, where you’ll contribute to meaningful patient outcomes while working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment. Manage a diverse caseload of Medicare and externally funded clients and support positive community mental health outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing

Clinical Care & Caseload Management — Provide psychological assessment and intervention for clients referred under Mental Health Care Plans and other funding streams (TAC, DVA, NDIS), within your scope of practice.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration — Actively contribute to team discussions to support coordinated, high-quality patient care and improved outcomes.

Person-Centred Practice — Deliver evidence-based, client-focused care tailored to individual needs, goals, and wellbeing.

Care Planning & Outcomes — Support treatment planning, monitor progress, and contribute to positive clinical outcomes across the service.

What You Bring

• Approved qualification in Psychology and current registration
• Experience in mental health service delivery (desirable)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to person-centred care and continuous improvement

About Us

Western District Health Service (WDHS) is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred healthcare to communities across the Southern Grampians and Glenelg Shire. As the region’s largest employer employing over 1000 people, we provide a comprehensive range of acute inpatient, residential aged care, and community health services, supported by a strong culture of teamwork, community connection, and excellence in rural health delivery.

We are proud to foster a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace for our staff, consumers, and visitors, guided by our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.

Discover Life in Hamilton

Located in the heart of Victoria’s Southern Grampians region, Hamilton offers the perfect blend of career opportunity and lifestyle. With a welcoming community of around 10,000 people (serving a broader catchment of 16,500), it’s an ideal place to build your career while enjoying a relaxed, regional way of life.

From the stunning landscapes of the Grampians National Park to nearby coastal gems including Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland — plus local wineries and outdoor experiences — Hamilton provides an enviable work/life balance.

To learn more about WDHS, visit: https://wdhs.net/v2/about-us/

To explore the region, visit: https://wdhs.net/v2/home/careers/community-information/ 

What we offer:

• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Supportive team environment and strong clinical leadership
• Access to ongoing education and professional development
• A workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging
• Meaningful work making a difference in rural health outcomes

Interested?

For more information, view the position description attached or click [link].

For a confidential discussion, contact Phil Wilson - [email protected] using the subject line: Psychologist - Hamilton enquiry via EthicalJobs.

How to Apply

Click “Apply Now” to submit your application.

Applications must include a current resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications will be reviewed as received — early applications are encouraged, as the role may close once filled.

Western District Health Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We embrace fair and transparent recruitment practices and recognise the unique strengths, experiences and perspectives people bring from all walks of life.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disability.

If you require support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team on — we’re here to ensure you can participate fully and comfortably.

Successful applicants will be required to hold (or be willing to obtain) a current National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. Compliance with WDHS immunisation and vaccination requirements.