Director Psychology Services

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent Part Time (64 hours per fortnight)
• Psychologists Grade 6 (Psychology Director) (ZL10)
• Great staff benefits! 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging
• Located at The Alfred

The Department

Alfred Health Psychology includes Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology and Forensic Psychology working across AMAH, Acute and Subacute Services. There are approximately 115 psychologists employed at Alfred Health. The majority of psychologists work within AMAH and the Director of Psychology has a dual reporting line to both the Director of Operations AMAH and the Director of Allied Health, Alfred Health.  

The Role

We are seeking an experienced clinical psychologist to lead psychology services across the Alfred Care Group.  The position provides professional leadership for all Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology and Forensic Psychology working across the Addiction and Menal Health Program (AMAH) and Acute and Subacute Services. There are approximately 120 psychologists employed at Alfred Health. The majority of psychologists work within AMAH.  The position retains a dual reporting role through to the Director of Operations AMAH and the Director of Allied Health, Alfred Health. 

Experience and Qualifications Required

Essential

• Registration under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Victoria) Act 2009.
• Endorsement as a specialist Psychologist under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Victoria) Act 2009.
• Relevant Masters or Doctoral degree in Psychology.
• Minimum ten years’ experience working as a registered psychologist
• Prior experience of working in a mental health care and/or acute/subacute hospital setting
• Experience in the delivery and/or management of a Psychology service in a hospital environment
• Extensive experience in the delivery of Psychology services
• Extensive experience in the supervision and mentoring of Psychologists, students and support staff.

Desirable

• Membership of the APS and of the relevant APS College e.g. Clinical Psychology

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car (subject to availability) and bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Sandra Keppich-Arnold, Director of Operations on [email protected].

Applications close 11pm AEST, Monday 19th January 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.