Psychologist jobs in Melbourne, VIC

Psychologist work in Melbourne, VIC

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. psychologist positions are found across public health services, community organisations, and private practice in the region.

Psychologists in Australia work across a wide range of settings — from public mental health services and hospitals to private practice, schools, and community organisations. They provide psychological assessment, diagnosis, and treatment using evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and trauma-informed care.

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

• Four-year APAC-accredited undergraduate psychology degree
• Two-year supervised practice (4+2 pathway) or accredited postgraduate degree
• Current AHPRA registration
• Specialist endorsement (Clinical, Forensic, Health etc.) for senior roles

Key employers in Melbourne, VIC

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