Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Barwon South West - Warrnambool
Reference: VG/1884664
About the role
South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Psychologist to join the Pathways to Good Health (PTGH) program, an initiative designed to improve access to targeted health services for children and young people entering Out-of-Home Care (OoHC) in Victoria.
As a key member of the multidisciplinary PTGH team, you will contribute to a collaborative and trauma-informed approach to care. Working alongside a paediatrician and speech pathologist, your role will involve conducting single-session assessments and providing evidence-based treatment recommendations. You will jointly develop Health Management Plans to support the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of children in care.
This role involves liaison and consultation with Child Protection practitioners, carers, and other professionals to ensure coordinated, responsive, and timely interventions. Services are delivered in a flexible and accessible manner, including outreach to schools, early learning centres, and residential care settings.
This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable children and young people through early identification of health and developmental needs and by shaping pathways to appropriate care and support.
Position overview
What you bring
What we offer
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Who we are
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.
SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.
SWH is the m ajor specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/
How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 12 October 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists Victorian Public Sector (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
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