Clinical Registrar Psychologist

 Work in an environment that offers: 

• A supportive environment for career progression and development
• An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service
• Excellent clinical exposure across a range of specialties

The Position 

Position Title:Clinical Registrar Psychologist

Classification: PK1- PK4 Psychologist/Clinical Registrar

Salary per hour (exc. super): $46.88 - $53.04

Hours per fortnight: 80 (with ADO)

Employment Status: Fulltime Fixed Term (April 2026)

Other requirements: COVID-19 Vaccination (3 doses)

Role Description

The Psychologist Registrar Program provides an opportunity for newly qualified Psychologists to make the transition to professional practice in a structured and supported two year program. The Psychology Registrar Program is designed to provide opportunities for qualified, entry-level health professionals to gain mental health expertise and consolidate both theoretical and practical skills in a range of settings. Each graduate is offered twelve month clinical rotations in either Adult, Youth, Child and Adolescent Community, or the Hospital Admission Risk Program (HARP) to facilitate an expansion of skills and experience through movement across inpatient and community services. The Mental Health Registrar Program aims to support new graduates during their first 24 months of professional practice to develop the skills, knowledge, applied experience and values to become an effective member of the Mental Health and Wellbeing workforce.

Working for Bendigo Health

Our team love working with us, and it’s easy to understand why. We’ve got a fantastic range of benefits for our employees, including:

• Up to $20,000 in relocation support, if you’re moving to join our team (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Visa sponsorship for you and your family, if you need it (subject to eligibility)
• Experienced and supportive leaders, who genuinely care about their team
• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Genuine opportunities to broaden your skillset, and progress in your career
• An independent and confidential Employee Assistance Program
• A terrific staff discount program, across health insurance, banking and local businesses

On top of all this, our Mental Health team are supported by our Mental Health Professional Development Unit.  They provide our team with education, professional development, career-planning and supervision opportunities.  If you have aspirations to grow in your career, or gain different experiences in your clinical practice, we’ll help you find the way. 

The Team

The Mental Health & Wellbeing Service provides psychiatric care and treatment across a large catchment area in Victoria stretching from Swan Hill in the north of the state to Gisborne in the south. Family sensitive practice is central to our models of mental health care and best practice ensures the identification, inclusion and support of families, carers and children.

Living in the Greater Bendigo Region

With close proximity to Melbourne, our regions have excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region. 

If you’re relocating to our region, we’re here to help you.  We will provide you with generous financial support, to help cover the cost of your move.  We’ll also provide you and your family with practical, on-the-ground assistance to get settled, by connecting you with important services such as real estate, childcare, education, sport and community groups.  We want your move to be stress-free, so you can focus on settling into your new role, and enjoying the amazing lifestyle on offer here. 

Mandatory Requirements

To join our team, there are some important mandatory requirements that our staff need to meet.  These include, but are not limited to:

• A current and satisfactory National Police Record Check
• Evidence of required immunisations including COVID-19 (3 Doses)
• Registration with the relevant Professional Regulatory Body or Professional Association
• A current Working With Children Check and/or Drivers Licence, for relevant positions

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you, applications can be accepted prior to the closing date! Click APPLY NOW and follow the prompts.  Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume. We encourage you to apply now if this sounds like the right position for you!

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.