Progress with purpose at one of Australia's largest health care providers
Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
Private practice flexibility:
We can offer
a dedicated consulting room rent-free
for your private clients in exchange for a commitment of
2.5 days per week
working with our team.
Psychologists — want a meaningful role without giving up flexibility?
Are you looking for a meaningful, balanced role where your professional expertise is truly valued?
Hyson Green in Bruce is a 48-bed mental health unit in Canberra, we are seeking a Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary team. We know many psychologists are drawn to private practice for flexibility and income — but at Hyson Green, we can offer the best of both worlds.
What makes this opportunity different?
Salary packaging benefits
: As a not-for-profit organisation, you can access substantial tax-free salary sacrificing options, boosting your take-home pay.
Private practice flexibility
: We can offer a dedicated consulting room rent-free for your private clients in exchange for a commitment of 2.5 days per week working with our team.
A truly
multidisciplinary environment
: Work alongside Exercise Physiologists, Counsellors, Social Workers, Dietitians, Speech Pathologists, Psychiatrists, Discharge Planners, Occupational Therapists, an Art Therapist, and Allied Health Assistants — all collaborating to deliver holistic care.
Paid professional time:
Unlike private practice, you'll be paid for clinical supervision, peer supervision, note-writing, professional development, and team meetings.
Flexible arrangements:
Choose between a permanent or casual contract, depending on your lifestyle and career goals.
Professional growth and collaboration
: Participate in team case studies, peer learning, and ongoing professional development in a supportive and values-driven environment.
This is an ideal role for psychologists who value teamwork, job security, and a balanced professional life — while still maintaining space for private work if desired.
If you'd like to have a confidential chat or learn more about the position, please contact myself, Jess Duncan, via
Your main duties will include:
Provide professional health services that include assessment, formulation, counselling, therapeutic intervention, case management, consultation and referrals as required.
Develop and deliver group therapy programmes and therapeutic interventions for clients attending Hyson Green Day Programme and/or In-Patient programme.
Consult and liaise with other health professionals and external agencies to ensure ongoing support for patients during their recovery.
About you
Tertiary Qualifications in Psychology (unable to take Provisional Psychologists at present).
Professional registration with AHPRA to practice as a psychologist.
Appropriate clinical experience, including demonstrated skills in assessment, treatment, therapeutic intervention,
group work
, case management, and casework.
Demonstrated ability to design and deliver effective group programmes for patients and their families.
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
With over 130 years' experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits:
NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
Paid parental leave
Training, development pathways and career opportunities
Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:
As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role
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