• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary AHP-2 $88,255 - $102,240 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary from 12/1/26 up to 8/1/27

About the Role

Join one of the largest psychology teams in South Australia and take the first step in your career in a highly rewarding role with CALHN's hospital network.

An exciting opportunity exists for an early career psychologist to join our team providing a range of inpatient and outpatient services including assessments of patient needs and planning, delivery and evaluation of interventions. You would work alongside medical, nursing and allied health colleagues in a collaborative, supportive team with opportunities for ongoing training and development (including Registrar program). You will attend a range of professional development activities and have the opportunity to shadow psychologists across a range of services and campuses.

About You

• Registered as a Psychologist under the Health Practitioner Regulation Act (or will be by January 2026).
• Enthusiastic about developing a career in public health
• In your first year of psychological practice

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 opportunity 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 Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• 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.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

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.

Job ref: 911760

Enquiries to:

Andrea Parker Position: Senior Manager - Psychology (Acute/Subacute)
Phone: 0466 432 252
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 12 September 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

911760 RD Psychologist - Early Career.pdf

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