Salary:
Classification PK1 - PK2 (Grade 2 Year 1-2)
Location:
GH Goulburn Valley
Documentation:
Position Description
Employment Type:
PP - Part-time Permanent
Department:
Mental Health & Wellbeing Connect West
Closing Date:

13 Jul 2025

• Based in Shepparton
• Part-time Permanent Contract (30.4h/fortnight, 0.4 EFT)
• Generous Not for Profit Salary Packaging A$15,900 tax free

ABOUT US

Gateway Health is a community health service providing health and welfare services to individuals, families and communities across Northeast Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. We are a not-for-profit Company limited by guarantee and a registered Community Health Service under the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic).
The organisation employs over 380 staff providing a range of primary health and community services across the Ovens Murray region in Northeast Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. Gateway Health serves all people and is committed to improving individual and population health outcomes. We do this by providing health care and support to individuals and communities in times of need, and by actively working with our partners to address the social and environmental determinants of health.

ABOUT YOU

Our ideal candidate is not only skilled in psychological practice but is also deeply committed to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals and families.

To thrive in this role, you will bring the following qualifications and attributes:

• Current Registration with AHPRA
• You will excel in building rapport with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders, fostering a supportive environment for open dialogue and collaboration.
• Your experience should reflect a strong capability in independent clinical decision-making, thorough assessment techniques, and the development and implementation of effective treatment plans.
• A track record of running multidisciplinary meetings, providing supervision, leading case conferences, and conducting clinical review meetings.

Ultimately, we are looking for a compassionate individual who not only possesses the technical skills but also demonstrates a genuine dedication to improving mental health services for carers and their communities.

GATEWAY HEALTH BENEFITS

• Work within a supportive team environment.
• Laptop, mobile phone with remote access on and offsite
• Generous Not for Profit Salary Packaging A$15,900 tax free
• Flexible hours and arrangements, for a work-life balance that works for you.
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Paid parental leave.
• Professional development + ongoing training and support provided.
• Free car parking
• Fitness Passport - a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family
• Access to regular external supervision debriefing with Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support available as needed, together with Group Supervision and Wellness activities.
• Access to our free confidential counselling service through EAP for staff and their family
• Access to annual vaccination program
• Discounted Health Insurance
• A suite of employee reward and recognition programs
  For a confidential chat about the position please call Karen Murison on 0439 021 972.
  Don’t meet every single requirement? At Gateway Health we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every selection criteria and/or qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
  APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY 13th JULY 2025
  As part of our recruitment process, we will be reviewing applications as they are received. As a result, this position may close prior to the closing date. If you are interested in working with us, we recommend sending your application across as soon as possible. Best of Luck!
  Gateway Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people with disability, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse people, intersex people, people experiencing health inequalities, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.

We are seeking a Psychologist (Grade 2) to join the Connect Centre based in Shepparton. The Psychologist will bring clinical expertise to a lived-experience-led service model, working closely with Centre staff and other community services in the delivery of services to carers (however not limited to):

• Provide assessments using the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) tool and deliver secondary consultations where clinical oversight is required.
• Offer direct psychological support and interventions – including family therapy – for carers where external pathways are not suitable.
• Design and implement tailored group programs to meet the emotional and wellbeing needs of carers.
• Co-design and evaluate service models, outcome measures and training frameworks.
• Perform other tasks as per Position Descriptio

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect Centre (Connect Centre) is part of the Counselling and Wellbeing team at Gateway Health, which includes Intake, Generalist Counselling, Support for Carers Program, Head to Health, and Gambler’s Help. Services offered include intake and assessment, drop-in support, care coordination, therapeutic and financial counselling, and group programs, with priority given to the most vulnerable community members.

We are seeking a Psychologist (Grade 2) to join the Connect Centre based in Shepparton. The Psychologist will bring clinical expertise to a lived-experience-led service model, working closely with Centre staff and other community services in the delivery of services to carers (however not limited to):

• Provide assessments using the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) tool and deliver secondary consultations where clinical oversight is required.
• Offer direct psychological support and interventions – including family therapy – for carers where external pathways are not suitable.
• Design and implement tailored group programs to meet the emotional and wellbeing needs of carers.
• Co-design and evaluate service models, outcome measures and training frameworks.
• Perform other tasks as per Position Description

To thrive in this role, you will bring the following qualifications and attributes:

• Current Registration with AHPRA
• You will excel in building rapport with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders, fostering a supportive environment for open dialogue and collaboration.
• Your experience should reflect a strong capability in independent clinical decision-making, thorough assessment techniques, and the development and implementation of effective treatment plans.
• A track record of running multidisciplinary meetings, providing supervision, leading case conferences, and conducting clinical review meetings