Psychology Educator Lead

Job Description:

New Grade 4 Psychology Educator Leadership role

Permanent / Part time position

Based in Fitzroy, and across SVHM sites as required

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Challenging and rewarding values-based work environment
• Work for one of Australia’s leading hospital groups

About the Role

You are an experienced leader and passionate about strengthening education opportunities for psychologists within public health. You will work closely with the Director of Psychology and fellow allied health/mental health leaders across SVHM to build and coordinate a psychology education program. The role will be mainly based within the Mental Health Program as that is where most of our psychologists work. Some key duties will include:

• Establishing an early career program for provisional psychologists and Registrars.

• Providing clinical supervision to junior and senior staff, also supporting our current Supervisors

• Identifying the education and training needs for the SVHM Psychology workforce.

Classifications for this position will range from PM1-PM5 (Grade 4) $123,302.40 - $148,309.20 per annum, pro rata for part time).

Your Contribution

• AHPRA Psychology General Registration with Clinical Endorsement

• Board approved Supervisor with extensive supervision experience

• Minimum of 8 years relevant postgraduate clinical experience in and knowledge of psychology and clinical service provision within a health care setting

• Previously worked in healthcare leadership roles

• Teaching/Training/Academic experience

• Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain

What we Offer
• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged.
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, close public transport
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Culture of continuous improvement
• Flexible working arrangements if appropriate

About the Psychology Department @ SVHM

LOCAL WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position will be primarily based at the main Fitzroy Campus of St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) and relevant services (as required) across other SVHM sites, in particular through St Vincent’s mental health hospital and community based mental health programs. The role will work collaboratively with Allied Health and Mental Health Leads/Educators to strengthen a coordinated allied health education strategy across SVHM. Although this new leadership role will be available to all SVHM psychologists, its primary focus will be within the Mental Health directorate as that is where most of SVHM Psychologists are based. 

4.    POSITION PURPOSE

The Psychology Educator Lead position is responsible for leading, coordinating and promoting the provision of clinical education for psychologists at SVHM. Working closely with the Director of Psychology, this new position will develop a psychology education program that includes clinical supervision, education and training. This leadership role will also promote and support governance initiatives, professional standards/competencies, policy’s, and latest evidencebased care initiatives. The role will foster a culture of clinical excellence by supporting continuous improvement activities for psychologists working in public health/mental health, as well as supporting the education of the Psychology workforce skillsets to meet the SVHM mental health clinical service needs. 

POSITION DUTIES 

The Psychology Education Lead will perform the following duties:

• Develop and implement the SVHM Psychology education program and related strategies/evaluations
• Coordinate an early career psychology staff program for provisional psychologists on placement, Registrars completing their endorsement pathway, and for new clinical supervisors
• Awareness of clinical supervision theories and related approaches
• Provide direct clinical supervision to senior and junior psychologists
• Support the Director of Psychology with implementing governance initiatives
• Demonstrate strategies and support junior staff in the management of complex mental health needs
• Ensure psychologists are practicing in line with the latest APHRA professional code and competencies
• Assess and review the high impact training needs for SVHM Psychologists. Undertake problem solving to identify specific needs in staff clinical education, and develop short term and long-term strategies. Collaborate with allied health and mental health educators to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to education at SVHM. 
• Develop continuous professional development activities for SVHM psychologists
• Promote and maintain the values and principles that underpin best practice in relation to clinical education. 
• Develop and sustain opportunities for interdisciplinary learning opportunities across SVHM.
• Actively promote a culture of continuous improvement, research, innovation, and latest evidence-based practice
• Participate in relevant committee/leadership processes, attend relevant meetings and prepare and submit reports as required.
• Provide expert advice, reasoned recommendations and innovative solutions regarding clinical education for staff and students.
• Strengthen strategic links with relevant academic institutions.

5.    INCUMBENT OBLIGATIONS 

General

• Perform duties of the position to best of their ability and to a standard acceptable to SVHM.
• Comply with all SVHM policies, procedures, by laws and directions.
• Treat others with respect and always behave professionally and in accordance with the SVHM Code of Conduct.
• Only access confidential information held by SVHM when this is necessary for business purposes, maintaining the confidentiality of that information once accessed.
• Participate in the annual SVHM performance review process.
• Display adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing operational needs of the business.
• Comply with applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement provisions.
• Display a willingness to develop self and seek to improve performance.

Clinical Quality and Safety

• Attend clinical orientation upon commencement.
• Maintain clinical registration and any required indemnity cover.
• Always work within approved scope of practice under supervision by more senior clinical staff as appropriate.
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and safety of work undertaken.
• Complete annual compulsory competencies.
• Maintain skills and knowledge necessary to safely and skilfully undertake clinical work.
• Consult with peers and other experts and refer to other healthcare workers when appropriate and in a timely manner. 
• Collaborate and clearly communicate with patients/clients and the healthcare team. 
• Participate in clinical risk management and continuous quality improvement activities as part of day-today work. 

Person Centred Care

• Ensure consumers receive information in an appropriate and accessible format.
• Actively support consumers to make informed decisions about their treatment and ongoing care.
• Ensure consumers are aware of their rights responsibilities and how to provide feedback.

Health and Safety  

• Protect the health and safety of self and others, complying with all health and safety related policies, procedures and directions. 
• Complete required Fire and Emergency Training annually.
• Complete required Workplace Culture and Equity Training annually.
• Attend general hospital orientation within 3 months of commencement.

6.    INCUMBENT CAPABILIITY REQUIREMENTS (Level 4)

The incumbent of this position will be expected to possess the following core capabilities:

• Capability
• Demonstrated behaviour
• Personal
• Personal effectiveness
• Generates Impact –Generates results under challenging circumstances
• Learning Agility
• Resilience – Embraces change and works efficiently in unfamiliar and ambiguous situations
• Outcomes
• Patient/Resident/client centred
• Drives Reputation – Understands and responds to current and emerging healthcare approaches
• Innovation and Improvement
• Service Innovation – Stimulates and embeds continuous improvement
• Strategy
• Driving Results
• Executes Strategy –Develops and implements strategy for area of responsibility
• Organisational Acumen
• Medium Term Planning – Develops departmental plans that anticipate future needs and mitigate risks
• People
• Working with and Managing others
• Inspires Others – Fosters a climate that supports the growth and development of individuals
• Collaboration
• Develops Partnerships – Develops and manages partnerships to optimise outcomes

7.    SELECTION CRITERIA

7.1 ESSENTIAL REGISTRATION, LICENSE OR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Essential:

• Postgraduate Degree in Psychology (e.g., Masters or Doctorate)
• AHPRA Psychology General Registration with Clinical Endorsement
• AHPRA board approved Supervisor with extensive supervision experience
• Minimum of 8 years relevant postgraduate clinical experience in and knowledge of psychology and clinical service provision within a health care setting

Highly Desirable:

• Extensive healthcare leadership experience
• Teaching & Program Evaluation experience
• University appointment or affiliation
• Previous involvement in research, publications, conference presentations

Knowledge & Experience:

• Acknowledged by their professional peers as a clinical expert and / or has broad and relevant clinical experience in their area of expertise.
• Demonstrated effective leadership, management and networking skills
• Commitment to organisational, professional, department and clinical leadership
• Demonstrated capability for implementation of broad system change including effective change management
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate across teams and the wider organisation
• Demonstrated ability for the operational and strategic management of a team 
• Ability to demonstrate a strong theoretical knowledge base in their area of expertise and to manage efficiently and effectively a clinical caseload across the designated service.
• Extensive experience in the supervision and professional development of psychologists, students and support staff.
• Commitment to staff development and continuing education.
• Well-developed understanding of Quality Improvement and evidence of implementation and evaluation of Quality Improvement activities.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience with conflict management
• Excellent evaluation and problem solving skills
• Commitment to the organisation’s strategic plan & direction, and the Mission & Values of the Sisters of Charity.

Closing Date:

15 January 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

Code of Conduct:

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