Psychologist - Forensic Mental Health Services

Psychologist - Forensic Mental Health Services (

Job Number : 02OOG)

Description

Employment Type : Full Time, Permanent

Classification : Psychologist Level 2 (PN 41045)

Salary : $89,134 - $115,738 (Plus 12% Super)

Location : Forensic Mental Health Inpatient Services – Dhulwa

Section : Forensic Mental Health Services

Closing Date : 18 November 2025

What can we offer you :

Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.

Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.

Flexible working conditions.

12% Superannuation.

Access to Employee Assistance Program.

Access to onsite Physiotherapists.

Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.

About the Role :

Forensic Mental Health Inpatients is looking for a suitably qualified psychologist to work in our inpatient unit, Dhulwa. This position will work directly with other psychologists and as a part of a wider allied health team and MDT network.

Please feel free to contact if you have any questions.

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.

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 maximum of THREE pages response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

For help in developing selection criteria visit this guide.

• 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 contact at Graham Twycross on (02) 5124 1516 or at graham.twycross@act.gov.au

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Job

:  Allied Health

Salary Range

:  89,134.00 - 115,738.00

Contact Name

:  Graham Twycross

Contact Email

:  graham.twycross@act.gov.au

Closing Date

:  18 / Nov / 2025, 12 : 59 : 00 PM