Psychologist, Senior Psychologist to CAMHS Northern Country

SA Health to Women’s and Children’s Health Network

Port Augusta, Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula SA

Psychology, Counselling and Social Work (Healthcare and Medical)

Full time

91,785 to 116,216 + %12 Super + Salary Sacrifice

Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)

Various locations to Whyalla, Port Augusta, Port Pirie or Kadina

Allied Health Professional Level 2 (AHP2) or Level 3 (AHP3), 91,785 to 116,216 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits

This role attracts an annual Regional Incentive Zone Allowance, paid in addition to base salary, with the amount determined by the zone of the work location

Multiple full-time, fixed-term roles available (12-month and 2-year contracts)

Location: Experience the best of regional living in Whyalla, Port Augusta, Port Pirie or Kadina. Enjoy affordable housing, a lower cost of living, and a balanced lifestyle with access to beaches, outdoor recreation, family-friendly communities, local schools and health services, plus the strong sense of connection and support found in close-knit regional towns.

What WCHN Can Offer You

Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person listed below for further information.

Access to salary packaging benefits of up to 9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional 2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.

Fitness Passport to giving regional employees and their families unlimited access to a range of gyms, pools, and health facilities, providing variety and flexibility. It supports regular exercise, wellbeing, and a healthy lifestyle while connecting with the community.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering free, confidential counselling for employees, and their immediate families, and is available at sites across regional locations.

WCHN promotes flexible ways of working. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

About the roles

Join the Northern Country CAMHS team as a Psychologist or Senior Psychologist, delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychological services to children and adolescents aged 0–16 years and their families within a multidisciplinary CAMHS setting. The primary focus of the role is direct clinical service delivery, including comprehensive assessment, formulation and therapeutic intervention for children and young people with complex mental health needs. You will balance clinical work with consultation and collaborative support to colleagues within the multidisciplinary team, contributing to shared clinical decision-making and service quality through joint clinical work, education and participation in governance processes.

The Senior Psychologist role additionally offers advanced clinical leadership through supervision, complex case consultation, service coordination, quality improvement, research and workforce development. Both roles support culturally responsive, person-centred care, active consumer participation, and ongoing professional development to strengthen service quality and outcomes.

Essential Qualifications:

AHP2: Master’s in Clinical or Health Psychology (PsyBA registered or provisionally registered, with provisional registrants completing degree within 6 months and meeting all PsyBA requirements).

AHP3: Master’s in Clinical or Health Psychology (PsyBA registered with endorsement, and approved PsyBA supervisor at all levels).

About WCHN

Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

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Enquiries can be directed to Kim Whitehead, Service Manager, and Northern Country CAMHS, 0871173700 or kim.whitehead@sa.gov.au