Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 9 Month Contract with the possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification: Psychologist Level 3 (PN 33458)
Salary: $119,610 - $129,882 (Plus 11.5% Super)
Location: Belconnen Community Health Centre
Section: Department of Bariatric Medicine
Closing Date: 6th April 2025

• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions in our brand-new Distribution Centre, with free onsite parking.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to discounted gym membership.
• Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
• Onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.

About the Role:

The position entails working as part of the Department of Bariatric Medicine's multi-disciplinary team to promote positive patient outcomes through the provision of high-quality clinical services, case management, health promotion activities and education. This position may also work collaboratively with the Research School of Psychology at the ANU.

Clinical service delivery will include group and individual therapy for people with psychological issues related to the chronic condition of obesity. This may include strategies for self-monitoring, eating behaviours, physical activity behaviours, body image issues, life stress, motivation, realistic goal setting, and social relationships. The focus of intervention provided by the Psychologist within the service is on improving and maintaining lifestyle behaviours. The position will also involve assessing patient's psychological suitability for bariatric surgery.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• 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.

To Apply:

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***

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.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please see the full contact details and how to apply on the CHS Careers Page.