Senior Clinical Health Psychologist/Clinical Health Psychologist - Metabolic & Bariatric Clinic
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Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Western
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health
- Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Woodville
- Salary: AHP3 - $108,347 - $116,216 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Salary: AHP2 - $91,785 - $106,330 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefit
- Full Time, Contracted Role up to 12 months commencing 2nd February 2026
About the Role
Classification for this position will be determined by your skills, experience and qualifications, ensuring you are appointed at the level that best reflects your professional capability. Whether joining us as an AHP2 Clinical/Health Psychologist or stepping into the AHP3 Senior Clinical/Health Psychologist role, you will contribute meaningfully to the work of the CALHN Metabolic and Bariatric Clinic (CMBC) as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team dedicated to helping patients achieve sustainable health outcomes.
In this role, you will provide high‑quality clinical and health psychology assessments and therapeutic interventions, supporting patients to identify barriers to lifestyle change and build the readiness, motivation and skills needed for lasting behavioural modification. At the AHP3 level, you will also contribute to service planning, evaluation, research and continuous improvement initiatives, helping to evolve the CMBC model of care to enhance effectiveness, efficiency and the overall patient experience. Across both classifications, your expertise will play a vital role in empowering patients and supporting their long‑term wellbeing.
About You
You are a skilled and insightful psychologist who is passionate about supporting individuals facing complex health challenges and driving meaningful behavioural change. Whether joining at the AHP2 or AHP3 level, you bring strong clinical capability, a collaborative mindset and a commitment to delivering evidence‑based, person‑centred care within a multidisciplinary environment.
Key Requirements
- Professional registration & clinical capability
Registered (or eligible) as a Psychologist under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law, with AHP3 applicants holding general registration with endorsement in Clinical and/or Health Psychology and approved supervisor status at all levels, supported by extensive post‑qualification experience.
- Advanced assessment, intervention & problem‑solving
Proven ability to design, implement and evaluate psychological interventions—individual, group and family—with strong capability in assessing and resolving complex clinical issues, managing ethical considerations, and providing specialist consultancy to internal and external stakeholders.
- Research, evaluation & service development
Experience conducting research, evaluating clinical outcomes and contributing to service improvement, with AHP3 applicants demonstrating strategic thinking, initiative and leadership in developing and enhancing psychological service delivery.
- Collaboration, communication & multidisciplinary practice
Strong communication, liaison and teamwork skills, with experience working within multidisciplinary teams and a sound understanding of legislation, codes, ethical standards and the impact of health issues on individuals, families and communities.
About CALHN
At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.
With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an chance to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.
Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.
Find out more about our stories, our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.
Benefit of Joining CALHN
At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:
- Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
- Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
- Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
- Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part‑time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
- Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
- Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.
Application Information
- Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
- Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.
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Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Friday 12 th December 2025
Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information
AHP2 Clinical Health Psychologist.pdf
AHP3 Senior Clinical_ Health Psychologist.pdf
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Advertised
28 Nov 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 12 Dec 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
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