0.21 EFT (1 day per week) until 30/06/2025 Newly created position that is part of a non-surgical reform project Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team Attractive salary and leave entitlements, low cast parking, and tax benefits, such as salary packaging and novated leasing Access to high quality supervision and education opportunities Who We Are and What We Stand For? Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people.Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care.To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values:?Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative.We are One Peninsula Health.What You Will Be Doing We have an exciting opportunity for either a Grade 3 Senior Psychologist or Grade 2 Psychologist to join the multi-disciplinary Osteoarthritis Hip and Knee Service (OAHKS) team.The OAHKS multidisciplinary team complete early comprehensive assessments to aid in fast-tracking surgical assessment and/or early referral for conservative management.The Psychologist will work collaboratively with consumers and the OAHKS team to actively address psychological factors that may be impacting on their rehabilitation and management plans.Psychological presentations may include depression, grief, loss and adjustment difficulties in the setting of changed functional abilities, significant anxiety and/or fear that impact on engagement in other therapies (e.g., fear of failing, pain, falling, eating) and trauma related to medical illness and interventions.Please see position description: Grade 2 Please see position description: Grade 3 ? What You Need? We anticipate you will have: Postgraduate qualification in psychology Hold current general registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA Hold an Area of Practice Endorsement (or working towards same) in Clinical, Health or Counselling Psychology is desired Demonstrated clinical competence in the field of psychology Previous experience or special interest in health psychology and physical rehabilitation is desired For Grade 3 applicants you will also need: Be a board-approved supervisor, or commitment to working toward same Minimum of 5-years' experience working as a general Psychologist What We Can Offer You • Regular clinical supervision from a suitably qualified Senior Psychologist • Access to a Psychology Clinical Education team to support ongoing training and development goals • Psychologists can access up to 5 days a year (pro rata) paid Professional Development Leave and an additional 2 days a year of Registration leave!• Generous allowances for reimbursement of Professional Development Leave expenses • Higher qualification allowance available subject to eligibility • Annual retention payment of $2,000 (pro rata) • 5-weeks a year of annual leave (pro rata) • All employees receive annual leave loading (17.5 % on top of ordinary hourly rate) • Access to generous Salary Packaging of over $11,000, meaning you pay less tax and have more take home pay!• Generous employer superannuation paid on top of your salary • State of the art facilities and campus partnerships • Strong professional links to hundreds of Allied Health staff across Peninsula Health • Employee Assistance Programs to support optimal mental health and physical health including free confidential counselling • Access to Novating Leasing on top of Salary Packing Benefits, meaning you get to drive a new car while saving on tax!• Access to our extensive Workplace Wellbeing Program, which includes a broad range of discounts and special offers What Next? If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People Experience Team on (03) 9784 2700.For specific information on this role please contact Tracy Henderson on 9784 7244.This position ceases advertising on 17/10/2024.Additional Requirements? Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people.We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:?https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/? *Please refer to salary circular for MEDICAL SCIENTISTS, PHARMACISTS AND PSYCHOLOGISTS (VICTORIAN PUBLIC SECTOR) (SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021 – 2025 for salary range.Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time