Closes: 11 March 2026
Classification: Health Professional Level 2/Psychologist Level P2/Health Professional Level 3/Psychologist Level P3
Salary: $91,026 - $133,492 plus superannuation
Position No: 61361 - 02PNM, several
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 04 March 2026
Contact Officer: Inez Hargaden on *************@act.gov.au or (02) 5124 3***
What can we offer you:
* Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
* Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
* Flexible working conditions
* 12.5% Superannuation.
* Access to Employee Assistance Program.
* Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
* Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy, and gift shop.
* Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates. (subject to review and approval)
About the Role:
Enhanced Child Health Service (ECHS) is seeking dynamic, flexible, and skilled Health Professionals (Social Workers or Psychologists) who are committed to the delivery of high quality, trauma informed, and holistic care.
This service encompasses the Child and Family Counselling Team, the Multidisciplinary Assessment, Intake and Navigation (MAIN) Team, and the Training Team. These teams of allied health and nursing clinicians provide support and intervention to children and families who are at risk of poor health and development outcomes due to an intersection of complex health and psychosocial needs. These range from brief, short-term interventions, to extended counselling support and specialist education and training.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within teams in a rewarding and vibrant service.
These positions are for full-time positions, however part-time hours may be considered for the right applicants.
Please note:
* These roles will be filled at either Health Professional or Psychologist depending on qualifications and experience, in line with the Enterprise Agreement.
* The Health Professional Level 2/ Psychologist Level 2 positions are for a full-time, permanent vacancy and a full-time, temporary 11-month vacancy with possibility of extension.
* The Health Professional Level 3/ Psychologist Level 3 is for a full-time, temporary 11-month vacancy with possibility of extension.
* Please indicate which classification you are applying for during the application process.
* Appointment to the positions may be based on written application and referee reports only.
* An Order of Merit may be used to fill future identical vacancies at the same level within a 12-months period.
For more information regarding the position duties for the Health Professional Level 2/ Psychologist Level 2 click here for the Position Description
For more information regarding the position duties for the Health Professional Level 3/ Psychologist Level 3 click here for the Position Description
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
* Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
* Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
* Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
* Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.
Note: There is one full-time permanent position available and two temporary positions available for a period of 11 months with the possibility of extension.
For more information on this position and how to apply “click here”
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.
Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory's history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.
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Note
There is one full-time permanent position available and two temporary positions available for a period of 11 months with the possibility of extension.
Career interest categories:
Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services