Clinical Psychologist jobs in Melbourne, VIC

Clinical Psychologist work in Melbourne, VIC

Clinical Psychologist roles in Melbourne, VIC sit within post-Royal Commission investment has created strong demand, particularly in community mental health, crisis services, and the lived experience workforce. Outer metropolitan areas offer above-award incentives in some services. clinical psychologist positions are found across public health services, community organisations, and private practice in the region.

Clinical Psychologists have completed at minimum a masters-level qualification in clinical psychology accredited by APAC, plus a period of supervised practice. Their clinical endorsement allows them to assess and treat a broader range of conditions than general psychologists, and they attract a higher Medicare rebate under the Better Access scheme.

Victoria's mental health system underwent significant reform following the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System, with substantial investment in community-based services, lived experience workforce, and prevention. Melbourne sits at the centre of this transformation — new mental health and wellbeing services, Local Adult and Older Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Services (LAOMHWS), and expanded crisis services are actively recruiting.

Qualifications typically required

• APAC-accredited Masters or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
• Supervised practice hours completed
• AHPRA registration with Clinical endorsement
• Medicare provider number for private practice

Key employers in Melbourne, VIC

• Alfred Health
• Melbourne Health (NorthWestern Mental Health)
• Eastern Health
• Orygen
• Peninsula Health
• headspace
• Mind Australia
• EACH
• cohealth