New Graduate Psychology Intern - Psychologist Level 1

Job Description - New Graduate Psychology Intern - Psychologist Level 1 (02RFT) Job Description New Graduate Psychology Intern - Psychologist Level 1 ( Job Number: 02RFT ) Description Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 12 Months Classification: Psychologist Level 1 (PN 62657, Multiple) Salary: $80,861 - $97,932 (Plus 12.5% Super) Location: Canberra Health Services, ACT Section: Allied Health Closing Date: 13 September 2026 What can we offer you: • A 1-year allied health education program, with comprehensive orientation, networking opportunities and regular education sessions. • Clinical supervision to meet Psychology Board of Australia standards for working towards general registration as a psychologist. • Exposure to management of complex clinical cases with great support • City living without the traffic. • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions • 12.5% Superannuation • Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates up to $12k (subject to review and approval) About the Role: If you have completed (or are nearing completion of) a five-year sequence of accredited study in psychology and are eligible to apply for entry into a one-year internship pathway to general registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (the “5+1 internship pathway to general registration”) and are looking for an exciting opportunity in healthcare, supercharge your career and create the life you want in Canberra. Our 1 year Psychology Internship program has been designed to provide you with tailored individual support whilst optimising your career opportunities. Why work in Canberra? Located in one of Australia’s most liveable cities, this role also offers the unique advantage of Canberra’s relaxed lifestyle and pace, supporting a rewarding career alongside an excellent quality of life. To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services We are looking for new graduate psychologist, enrolled (or eligible for enrolment) in the Clinical, Forensic or Neuropsychology Registrar Program for Area of Practice Endorsement with the Psychology Board of Australia to gain experience working in Mental Health, Justice Health, or Alcohol & Drug settings, which may include working in either hospital based, custodial or community teams providing psychological services to adults, children or young people experiencing mental health disorders. Successful candidates in the P1 Psychology Intern program will have the opportunity to experience time with other teams to provide experience working across the lifespan. You will work in a growing and dynamic health service that is committed to providing state of the art services to Canberra and the surrounding regions. Successful candidates will be supported and provided ongoing education opportunities facilitated through the Allied Health Clinical Education Unit. 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: Applications must be submitted via the e-Recruitment system and include a response to the selection criteria, listed in the Position Description, outlined under "What You Require" (maximum two pages, including relevant work examples where possible), a current résumé (maximum two pages), and the names of two referees. ***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. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Murray Hair on (02) 5124 0725 or at [email protected] #LI-DNI Job : Allied Health Salary Range : 80,861.00 - 97,932.00 Closing Date : 13/Sep/2026, 1:59:00 PM