Clinical Psychologist jobs in Melbourne, VIC
1 current role available
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.
Typical salary
$100k – $155k AUD
Higher Medicare rebate (currently $137.05 per standard session) makes private practice highly viable. Public sector Band 7–8 positions in most states.
Registration
AHPRA registration with Clinical Psychology endorsement required.
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